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LF57 ZWP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,908 mi
Last recorded46,908 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 46,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 41,739 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 40,326 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 37,825 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 37,346 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 35,972 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,889 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 33,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 31,779 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 30,278 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,769 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,884 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 26,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine v belt cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,226 miles

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

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

engine v belt cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2014 25,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine v belt cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,074 miles

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

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

engine v belt cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2013 22,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, 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)

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

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

engine v belt cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,844 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,683 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZWP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZWP, 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 ZWP registered?

LF57 ZWP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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