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LG57 XLV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,681 mi
Last recorded37,681 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 XLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 37,681 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 37,674 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 35,918 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 35,893 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 33,037 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 33,037 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 32,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 31,570 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 30,697 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 29,993 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,617 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,128 miles

Front wiper rubbers going hard and juddering across screen

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,476 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,629 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 23,629 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 21,773 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 21,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,908 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 tyres feathering on edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,180 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,508 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 XLV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG57 XLV?

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What year was LG57 XLV registered?

LG57 XLV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is LG57 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG57 XLV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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