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LC57 ZHP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,253 mi
Last recorded44,253 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 ZHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 44,253 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 44,253 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 38,955 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 32,857 miles

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

movement in nearside front shock absorber gland

Pass 31 May 2022 25,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

movement in nearside front shock absorber gland

Pass 18 Nov 2020 14,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 12,602 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age cracks

both rear tyres have age related cracks/cuts

Pass 16 Nov 2018 11,809 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age cuts

both rear tyres have age cuts/scuffs

Fail 16 Nov 2018 11,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has age cuts

both rear tyres have age cuts/scuffs

Pass 15 Nov 2017 11,167 miles

all tyres have minute age related cracks between treads

Pass 31 Oct 2016 10,367 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 9,487 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 9,487 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 8,643 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 7,597 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 7,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 6,440 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 5,147 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 5,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 3,458 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 ZHP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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