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LF57 ZVR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,724 mi
Last recorded128,724 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 ZVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 128,724 miles

Exhaust back box bracket defective

Nearside Washer pipe split but still effective

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2025 128,724 miles

Exhaust back box bracket defective

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Washer pipe split but still effective

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2024 124,399 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 120,022 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,507 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 111,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 109,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 107,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 103,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 98,638 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,306 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,853 miles

Rear n/s shocker cover loose

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)

Rear n/s tyre have cracking round the wall of the tyre

Rear o/s tyre showing signs of age

rear o/s shocker cover loose

Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,869 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,728 miles

advanced wear to both front brake discs

front brake pads low

Fail 14 Sep 2011 61,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advanced wear to both front brake discs

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,375 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 ZVR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

LF57 ZVR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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