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LF57 ZVN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,958 mi
Last recorded63,958 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 ZVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 63,958 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))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 63,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 60,482 miles

all ind bulbs faded

front index plate degraded

Fail 17 Jan 2025 60,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all ind bulbs faded

front index plate degraded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 58,929 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,703 miles

front lower susp wishbones rear bushes perished/worn

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f arb link worn/boot worn

Pass 20 Jan 2022 54,146 miles

n/s/r tyre puntured

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2022 54,146 miles

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

n/s/r tyre puntured

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,471 miles

aux drive belt idler bearing worn

Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,177 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre on 2-3mil(tyre perished) ()

Offside Rear tyre perished(on 3-4mil tread depth)

rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,534 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are deteriorated/splitting within the tread

Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,421 miles

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

both rear tyres are deteriorated/splitting

Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,836 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear silencer rusted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,070 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2013 22,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 11,336 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 5,273 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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LF57 ZVN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

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

Is LF57 ZVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF57 ZVN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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