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LC57 ZHV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,905 mi
Last recorded95,905 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 ZHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 95,905 miles

Nearside damaged on repeater lens

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 95,902 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside damaged on repeater lens

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and sidewalls and lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 94,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Park brake lever long travel.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 90,012 miles

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 87,006 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 20 Sep 2021 82,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,386 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 79,386 miles

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,885 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 77,881 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Servo vacuum pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,600 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 73,594 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe from power steering rack to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

left hand rear edging off badly outer edge

right hand rear tyre just 3.2mm

Fail 20 Sep 2017 69,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

left hand rear edging off badly outer edge

right hand rear tyre just 3.2mm

Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,593 miles

both tyres edging off

left hand front tyre just 2.8mm

left hand rear tyre just 1.8mm

slight play in left hand front anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,606 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,477 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,478 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,814 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 37,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,478 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,603 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 ZHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

LC57 ZHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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