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LV57 FCJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,608 mi
Last recorded81,608 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 FCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 81,608 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 77,893 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 77,893 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,811 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2022 66,342 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,069 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 61,500 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,269 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 54,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,967 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,147 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 53,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 52,476 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,577 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated and starting to develop cracks.

Note: Noise from gearbox area.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,481 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Surface of rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,149 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on contact area

Fail 5 Sep 2011 22,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded on contact area

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,852 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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LV57 FCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FCJ, 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 LV57 FCJ registered?

LV57 FCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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