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LD57 FNX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,942 mi
Last recorded100,942 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 FNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 100,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Reverse light is not working

Pass 14 Sep 2023 97,704 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 97,701 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 92,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 92,007 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Handbrake travel is high

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre N/R ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and heavily cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge, worn on outer edge and heavily cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,202 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 88,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,964 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,581 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 75,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,532 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 65,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,269 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,416 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,671 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle in poor condition.

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

Rear brake balance poor.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 32,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake balance poor.

Centre rear seat belt buckle in poor condition.

Engine light on inside vehicle.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,464 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,470 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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LD57 FNX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD57 FNX, 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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LD57 FNX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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