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LC57 RXM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,684 mi
Last recorded92,684 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 RXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 92,684 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 89,017 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 89,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected cracked allowing moisture and dirt into the unit (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lens cracked allowing moisture and dirt into the unit (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear minimal brake effort

Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,597 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 85,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 81,894 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 81,894 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,820 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,985 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 74,417 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 72,171 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 72,171 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,678 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 15,339 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 65,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 65,861 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 63,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 63,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 58,866 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,465 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,306 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 32,324 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,324 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 RXM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

LC57 RXM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is LC57 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 RXM shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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