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LG57 XLZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,418 mi
Last recorded36,418 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 XLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 36,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 35,912 miles

Nearside track rod end dust cover is cracked

Offside head lamp lens slightly cloudy

Pass 20 Sep 2024 35,359 miles

Nearside track rod end dust cover is cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2024 35,359 miles

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

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

Nearside track rod end dust cover is cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2023 34,708 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Sep 2022 33,957 miles

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall and shoulder

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall and shoulder

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover is perished but not split

Offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall and shoulder 185/60/14

Offside rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder

Pass 15 Sep 2021 33,370 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,917 miles

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot starting to crack

Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,064 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,522 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,737 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2016 26,737 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,700 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 tyres worn down on edge / offside front tyre and nearside rear tyres cracking

possible very slight buldge in nearside front tyre walls . nearside front tyre cracking and outer side wall scuffed .

Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,966 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)

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,675 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 7,719 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 XLZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

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

Is LG57 XLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG57 XLZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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