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LG57 XDN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,911 mi
Last recorded93,911 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 XDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 93,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 19 Aug 2024 85,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 80,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 75,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 72,164 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,342 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 64,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,504 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,627 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2017 51,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front worn (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,802 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Jul 2016 43,800 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,755 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 36,596 miles

slight play in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under wheel arches covered

Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,834 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 XDN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LG57 XDN, 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 XDN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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