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LC57 GSZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 GSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 100,641 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 100,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 96,918 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken, no white light showing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 96,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken, no white light showing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,231 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 95,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,954 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 90,954 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 86,832 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 86,832 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,577 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 185/60R14 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (perishing splitting cracks) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 75,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (perishing splitting cracks) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,230 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 67,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,144 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 59,144 miles

Offside Front 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 51,174 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,359 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 44,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,011 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,220 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 23,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,099 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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LC57 GSZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LC57 GSZ, 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 LC57 GSZ registered?

LC57 GSZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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