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LC57 RXO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,897 mi
Last recorded133,897 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 RXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 133,897 miles

185 TYRES ON REAR, 175 ON FRONT

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODING

REAR BRAKE PLATES CORRODING

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 29 Aug 2024 133,874 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

185 TYRES ON REAR, 175 ON FRONT

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODING

REAR BRAKE PLATES CORRODING

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 132,056 miles

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

all rear suspension componants corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2023 132,008 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

all rear suspension componants corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2022 130,164 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all front & rear suspension componants corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2022 130,067 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all front & rear suspension componants corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2021 128,444 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 128,421 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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 125,739 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 15 Jul 2020 125,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2019 121,439 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perishing/cracking, offside tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 121,394 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perishing/cracking, offside tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,590 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 105,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,307 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

Rear rear tyres starting to perish in tread pattern

Fail 3 Aug 2017 91,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has several cuts to inner sidewall deep enough to reach ply/cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint dust cover insecure (upper) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover perished/cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CV gaiter perished/cracking by inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

Rear rear tyres starting to perish in tread pattern

Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,266 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres close to limit and perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 49,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 41,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,723 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 21,616 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 16,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake travel

ns side repeator lens damaged,sharp edges covered with tape

Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake travel

ns side repeator lens damaged,sharp edges covered with tape

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 RXO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

LC57 RXO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 November 2007.

Is LC57 RXO safe to buy?

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