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LD57 FMV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,369 mi
Last recorded70,369 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 FMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,369 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 70,639 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides warn to core (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 70,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking flexy damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 70,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking flexy damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,752 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from water pump and nearside of radiator/switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 63,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from water pump and nearside of radiator/switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 63,612 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front high beam not working

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers seat belt bucking casing damaged but not affect the use of the buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,221 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 56,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 44,565 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside headlamp lens worn/slightly reduced output

Pass 6 Sep 2018 25,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 22,951 miles

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

engine cooling fan noisy

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,142 miles

Coolant Leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 17,372 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,225 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 12,078 miles

nearside front and offside front wishbone bushs slightly split

Pass 27 Oct 2011 10,163 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2010 8,640 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 FMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FMV, 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 FMV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD57 FMV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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