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LG57 KLV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,745 mi
Last recorded105,745 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 KLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,745 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,344 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded through - but secure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front turn signal starting to show white

Rear wiper split

Fail 19 Mar 2018 100,344 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Central exhaust clamp corroded through - but secure

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension console bush fitted upside down

Nearside Front turn signal starting to show white

Rear split

Fail 16 Mar 2018 100,344 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre mis-shaped (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp corroded through - but secure

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension console bush fitted upside down

Nearside Front turn signal starting to show white

Rear split

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,298 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriated (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 87,097 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi split (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriated (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,703 miles

Exhaust system front flexy pipe badly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,703 miles

Exhaust system front flexy pipe badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb holder/retaining clip defective (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,268 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in, is worn low and perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2015 57,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in, is worn low and perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2013 42,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2013 42,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 27,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 29 May 2012 27,592 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 May 2011 19,788 miles

both front brake discs pitted & scored

Pass 28 May 2010 16,046 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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LG57 KLV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LG57 KLV, 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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LG57 KLV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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