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LC57 FXZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,995 mi
Last recorded91,995 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 FXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,995 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 91,994 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 91,990 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 79,905 miles

Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,458 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 73,458 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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 2 Jul 2021 67,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 64,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 64,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside. 186/60 R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust flexi. pipe minor damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2018 62,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside. 186/60 R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust flexi. pipe minor damage

Nearside Front track rod inner socket worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,205 miles

front exhaust flexi. pipe minor damage

nearside trank rod inner socket minor play

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2017 57,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust flexi. pipe minor damage

nearside trank rod inner socket minor play

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

windscreen wiper blades slightley deterirated

Pass 24 May 2016 45,100 miles

front flexi slightly damaged

Fail 24 May 2016 45,100 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front flexi slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,671 miles

exhaust flexi joint damaged but not leaking exhaust gases

o/s/r tyre slightly perishing

Fail 23 Apr 2015 41,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust flexi joint damaged but not leaking exhaust gases

front panel and n/s headlight bolt missing

n/s/f abs wiring slightly damaged due to wheel rubbing against it

o/s/f tyre wearing heavly on inside edge

o/s/r tyre slightly perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 30,205 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 20,213 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 20,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 11,363 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 FXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FXZ, 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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LC57 FXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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