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FH57 NXJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,666 mi
Last recorded104,666 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 NXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 104,666 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 104,666 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2023 87,802 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,652 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,454 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,170 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,839 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 57,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,937 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 50,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,978 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Offside side repeater cracked.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,119 miles

front wipers smearing

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 32,139 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perished (age cracks)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,029 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 16,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 15,594 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 15,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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FH57 NXJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH57 NXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH57 NXJ registered?

FH57 NXJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is FH57 NXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 NXJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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