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LD57 CLV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,167 mi
Last recorded131,167 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 CLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 131,167 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 131,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 35,521 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 122,982 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2022 122,982 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 119,952 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 116,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pad thickness sensor wiring not connected/broken

gearbox oily

Fail 25 Jun 2020 116,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pad thickness sensor wiring not connected/broken

gearbox oily

Pass 12 Jun 2019 105,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 14 Jul 2018 94,951 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 94,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,657 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,938 miles

COVERS OBSCURING VIEW OF SOME TESTABLE COMPONENTS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STARTING TO SPLIT AROUND INNER CLIP (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 74,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear washer not providing liquid

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2014 64,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear footbrake readings indicating slight imbalance

Fail 13 Sep 2013 52,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,687 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,791 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 3mm

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,680 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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LD57 CLV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD57 CLV, 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 LD57 CLV registered?

LD57 CLV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is LD57 CLV safe to buy?

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