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LD57 SWY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,494 mi
Last recorded92,494 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 92,494 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 92,457 miles

Offside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 87,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 83,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 83,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,332 miles

Front brake pads showing more wear on nearside than offside

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,186 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 73,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm & Getting Low Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm & Very Low Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 68,851 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm & Getting Low Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm & Very Low Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,366 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 60,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,540 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake lever starting to show excessive travel. Limited reserve travel left. Adjustment recommended. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,491 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,094 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 28,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear tyres badly age deteriorating on sidewalls - cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,046 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 18,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing wing mirror (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre perishing 185/60/14

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,446 miles

offside wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,304 miles

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre tread getting low.

play in both front rearmost wishbone bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 10,197 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 SWY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

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

Is LD57 SWY safe to buy?

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