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LD57 USE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,177 mi
Last recorded139,177 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 139,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 139,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 128,637 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 126,294 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 126,294 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 116,025 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR INNER BUSHES WORN...

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP DAMAGED...

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 116,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR INNER BUSHES WORN...

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP DAMAGED...

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 108,695 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 108,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,887 miles

front roll bar bushes worn

front tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2020 93,730 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on BOTH ! Edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre Size 185/60 HR14

Fail 2 Oct 2019 88,541 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on BOTH ! Edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH ! Rear wheels are stiff to turn (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre Size 185/60 HR14

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,142 miles

offside rear tyre on wear bars and badly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,449 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer joint (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge and perished

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,947 miles

offside rear tyre perished

one part third brake light not working

Fail 29 Sep 2015 61,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perished

one part third brake light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,717 miles

One of centre stop light LED's not working

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,159 miles

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

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

One of centre stop light LED's not working

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,586 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 41,586 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,274 miles

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

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

front brake reaction bushes weak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 24,170 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 USE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 USE, 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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LD57 USE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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