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LG57 YXM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,907 mi
Last recorded111,907 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 YXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 111,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 111,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 106,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 106,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 96,854 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2023 96,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,561 miles

Headlight images a little vague Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear brakes noisy and grabbing slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2020 84,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe failed (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight images a little vague Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP

Rear rear brakes noisy and grabbing slightly

exhaust system sleeve clamps corroded replace soon

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,303 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 78,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,034 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,994 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 66,994 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,056 miles

play in wishbone bushes advise replacement

Fail 17 Aug 2016 61,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in wishbone bushes advise replacement

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,252 miles

play in wishbone bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,890 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 38,669 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,576 miles

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

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

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 YXM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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