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LD57 FMK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,385 mi
Last recorded37,385 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 FMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 37,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/R14 FALKEN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/R14 FALKEN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 34,164 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 31,538 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 28,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 21,874 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 19,870 miles

front tyres cracking badly

Pass 31 Jul 2020 18,028 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2020 18,027 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2019 16,783 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 16,783 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,493 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 15,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Lower arm rear bushes are splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter has tiny split in it (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 15,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Lower arm rear bushes are splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter has tiny split in it (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH ! Rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 14,585 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,823 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 13,126 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,208 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,447 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,529 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 FMK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LD57 FMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD57 FMK registered?

LD57 FMK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is LD57 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD57 FMK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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