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LD57 HRJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,209 mi
Last recorded92,209 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 HRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 92,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 92,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,050 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 90,050 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 82,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 74,449 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 74,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 68,176 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,069 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,610 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate on outer tread

Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,723 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 37,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,719 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 29,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,268 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,237 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,214 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 HRJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HRJ, 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 HRJ registered?

LD57 HRJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2007.

Is LD57 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD57 HRJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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