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LD57 HRW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,682 mi
Last recorded97,682 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 HRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 97,682 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 92,605 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 89,303 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall - 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 86,896 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,387 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,033 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 80,095 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 80,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 72,544 miles

front brake disc worn not weakened

front inner brake pads close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,129 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,418 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 63,378 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,142 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 49,553 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 49,553 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,345 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,665 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 HRW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?

LD57 HRW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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