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FX57 NTL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,110 mi
Last recorded137,110 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 NTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 137,110 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake hose mount missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 137,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake hose mount missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 126,486 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 126,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 121,085 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 120,844 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 111,909 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 107,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 99,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 97,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 91,139 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 84,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,377 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no smoke for emissions test

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,866 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,320 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,594 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 42,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 33,770 miles

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

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

advsie front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,074 miles

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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FX57 NTL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FX57 NTL, 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.

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FX57 NTL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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