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LG57 KLK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,891 mi
Last recorded87,891 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 KLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 87,891 miles

Nearside Washer pipe leaks

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO 2007 DATE CODE 19 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 87,889 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Washer pipe leaks

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO 2007 DATE CODE 19 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 70,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut to inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 70,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut to inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 63,824 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,854 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 59,854 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 53,826 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 53,826 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,573 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 48,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 46,133 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 43,314 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,176 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,377 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 34,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,485 miles

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

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

front discs starting to corode

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 31 Aug 2013 24,485 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front discs starting to corode

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Aug 2012 22,777 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,813 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,714 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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LG57 KLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LG57 KLK, 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 LG57 KLK registered?

LG57 KLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is LG57 KLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG57 KLK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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