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LD57 SWK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,508 mi
Last recorded134,508 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 SWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 134,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 120,971 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases have applied paste (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 120,961 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side can turn by hand when hand brake applied (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases have applied paste (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 105,573 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear axle & both rear coil springs corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre pressures where low

Pass 29 Nov 2019 94,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

manufactures body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 29 Nov 2019 94,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

manufactures body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,317 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 80,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14, 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14, 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 71,771 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14, 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14, 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,038 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,008 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect underbody and centre brake pipes due to factory fitted underbody covers.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,673 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 SWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

LD57 SWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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The MOT history for LD57 SWK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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