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EF57 LGN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,471 mi
Last recorded55,471 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 LGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 55,471 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 55,185 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2024 55,185 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2023 54,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,549 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,458 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 51,333 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 50,217 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,500 miles

n/s side repeater has some damage

Fail 5 Nov 2018 47,447 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s side repeater has some damage

Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth getting low at 2.5 mm.

Nearside Side repeater ( in door mirror) has slight damage.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,467 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 40,462 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 36,218 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes perishing and cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2014 31,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake dises worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre sidewalls perishing and tread depth getting low on edges at 3mm

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush has some movement

Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,741 miles

both front brake dises worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre sidewalls perishing and tread depth getting low on edges at 3mm

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush has some movement

Pass 13 Nov 2013 27,448 miles

both front tyres getting low tread depth 3mm

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush has some movement

Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,315 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Fail 10 Nov 2011 19,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,058 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 15,746 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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EF57 LGN 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 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 EF57 LGN, 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 EF57 LGN registered?

EF57 LGN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is EF57 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 LGN 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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