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LG57 XLY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,515 mi
Last recorded93,515 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 XLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 93,515 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 93,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 86,792 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 77,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 77,907 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 71,586 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 66,822 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,954 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,416 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,683 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 38,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,221 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 27,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,283 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 22,912 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 14,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,244 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 XLY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XLY, 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 XLY registered?

LG57 XLY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is LG57 XLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG57 XLY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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