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LD57 WZJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,445 mi
Last recorded103,445 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 WZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 103,445 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 103,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 100,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 99,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 97,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 92,501 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,394 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 86,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,720 miles

Both front tyres low

Fail 30 Nov 2016 80,716 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both front tyres low

Pass 2 Dec 2015 73,528 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 73,528 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,600 miles

Both front tyres very low on unner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,584 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,174 miles

Engine coolant slightly below minimum level.

Engine oil slightly over filled.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 41,174 miles

Engine coolant slightly below minimum level.

Engine oil slightly over filled.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,827 miles

nearside front tyre worn to the limit

offside front tyre worn to the limit

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 WZJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

LD57 WZJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 October 2007.

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