MOT Status
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109,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak temperature sensor/radiator
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High lvl (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm -- bold inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm -- bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm -- bold inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm -- bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm -- bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm -- bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm -- bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm -- bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
coolant leak on radiator
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
coolant leak on radiator
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Handbrake travel high
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Handbrake travel high
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected also insecure (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LF57 ZWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 LF57 ZWM, 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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LF57 ZWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.
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