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LD57 LZT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,485 mi
Last recorded80,485 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 LZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 80,485 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 80,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 74,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 74,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,144 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn on inner tread area to tyre carcass inner lining (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm on middle tread area and worn smooth on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 60,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 60,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,453 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,718 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 52,718 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,387 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 46,595 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

passenger rear door damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,880 miles

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

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

front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

passenger rear door damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2015 39,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,715 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess at present

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess at present

Fail 18 Sep 2014 35,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess at present

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess at present

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,240 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Oct 2012 27,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,250 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 27,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlight mounting broken

Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,966 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2011 21,966 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Damage to rear bumper and offside mirror

Front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,461 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 LZT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

LD57 LZT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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