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LC57 XTM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,414 mi
Last recorded105,414 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 XTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 105,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 102,918 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 99,419 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 95,671 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 95,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,561 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT AND OFF SIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 91,098 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 91,079 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 88,415 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 88,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 86,781 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 86,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,719 miles

White stains on seats

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,675 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,296 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,728 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 XTM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

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

Is LC57 XTM safe to buy?

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