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LC57 FXJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,933 mi
Last recorded138,933 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 FXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 138,933 miles

Rear tyre walls cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 138,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyre walls cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 125,243 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 125,243 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 111,321 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 98,222 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 98,222 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 83,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres inner shoulders are worn devoid of tread

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,698 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 12 Sep 2012 71,698 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)

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,250 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,672 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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LC57 FXJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC57 FXJ, 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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What year was LC57 FXJ registered?

LC57 FXJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is LC57 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 FXJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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