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LV57 FBX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,392 mi
Last recorded104,392 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 FBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 104,392 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 104,392 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,004 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 99,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,106 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 98,104 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 96,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 94,602 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,983 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 86,352 miles

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

Offside Front Upper anti-roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

both sides rear lower position lamps not working

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside front upper front panel insecure (bolt loose)

nearside rear door difficult to unlock

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 14 Jul 2018 86,352 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper anti-roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

both sides rear lower position lamps not working

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside front upper front panel insecure (bolt loose)

nearside rear door difficult to unlock

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,009 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2016 77,754 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2016 77,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 72,406 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 67,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,147 miles

cut to nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2013 62,146 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut to nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 40,162 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,024 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing badly on the inner edges

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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LV57 FBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV57 FBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV57 FBX registered?

LV57 FBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is LV57 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV57 FBX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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