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LF57 ZWN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,750 mi
Last recorded87,750 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 ZWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,750 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2025 87,742 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wall badley worn ' highly recomend renewal NOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,781 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 70,046 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 70,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 66,325 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 66,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,606 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 64,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Two flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,810 miles

Front exhaust flexi rusty

Nearside Rear tyre, tread perished

Fail 14 Oct 2019 63,810 miles

Front exhaust flexi rusty

Nearside Rear tyre, tread perished

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,509 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 63,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,378 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 57,378 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,737 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi joint damaged

Front Both wishbone rear console bushes have play and perished

Front Brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Front Inner Brake pads wearing thin

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has flat spot and tread worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,888 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,874 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 37,135 miles

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

slight play in both front lower bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,267 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 11,780 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 ZWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 ZWN, 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 ZWN registered?

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

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