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GU57 LZL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,837 mi
Last recorded58,837 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 LZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 58,837 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2026 58,837 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2025 55,941 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 53,276 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM IMAGES VERY POOR

Pass 23 Aug 2023 50,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE. 185/60/14h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 50,534 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT, 21", 19" A/T

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE. 185/60/14h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 47,920 miles

Both headlamp beam images VERY poor(lenses)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease(boot) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges(185/60R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,952 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,271 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,343 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 38,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,317 miles

Offside Front TYRE TREAD BALD ON INNER EDGE. 185/60/14t

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,569 miles

Coolant leak Fan sensor in rad.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 32,569 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter / union (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rubber completely detached on one side (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak Fan sensor in rad.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement significant (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,632 miles

Fuel cap seal in poor condition & starting to split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,096 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,553 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,110 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 14,409 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 14,409 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 10,852 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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GU57 LZL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GU57 LZL, 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 GU57 LZL registered?

GU57 LZL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is GU57 LZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU57 LZL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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