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LF57 ZVM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,481 mi
Last recorded88,481 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 ZVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,481 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,408 miles

Damage to offside rear of vehicle and lamp lens loose but not likely to fall out

Fail 13 Aug 2024 84,404 miles

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

Damage to offside rear of vehicle and lamp lens loose but not likely to fall out

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside head lamp aim weak beam pattern

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,105 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective barely gives beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 81,103 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective barely gives beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 78,061 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 75,236 miles

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))

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,375 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,463 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,010 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 55,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,754 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,249 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)

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,333 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,342 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,752 miles

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

excessive cut on o/s/front tyre side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,996 miles

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

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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LF57 ZVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LF57 ZVM, 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 LF57 ZVM registered?

LF57 ZVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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