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LG57 FXS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,349 mi
Last recorded71,349 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 FXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 71,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi joint damaged

Nearside 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))

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

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

boot wont open floor spaced checked over back seat

misfire at idle

Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,658 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to worn flexie exhaust joint (needs attention) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot dose not open checked over rear seat

engine has slight misfire on idle

Fail 19 Mar 2024 65,658 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to worn flexie exhaust joint (needs attention) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working and water squirting from n/s/f of bonnet split pipe (3.5 (a))

boot dose not open checked over rear seat

engine has slight misfire on idle

Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,315 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine has slight misfire on idle

front exhaust flexie worn

Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,238 miles

Centre rear seatbelt catch casing broken.

Front suspension lower arms rear bushes perished.

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 54,232 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Centre rear seatbelt catch casing broken.

Front suspension lower arms rear bushes perished.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 48,004 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 48,004 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,370 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 44,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,330 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 38,330 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,635 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 31,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 25,091 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,807 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 21,807 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 20,991 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,932 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 19,932 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,577 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 7,566 miles

vehicle presenter be aware that both the offside and nearside front brake discs are becoming pitted

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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LG57 FXS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LG57 FXS, 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 LG57 FXS registered?

LG57 FXS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is LG57 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG57 FXS shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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