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LH57 AVK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,368 mi
Last recorded44,368 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH57 AVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 44,368 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 42,513 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 41,321 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 40,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 39,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,626 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,136 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 34,145 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,408 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 23,169 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,242 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 17,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,002 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,693 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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LH57 AVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LH57 AVK, 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

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What year was LH57 AVK registered?

LH57 AVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is LH57 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH57 AVK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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