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LK57 MDV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,392 mi
Last recorded186,392 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 MDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 186,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high

sump pan corroded slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2024 175,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 175,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 165,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 165,583 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 156,665 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil pan corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2021 148,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 148,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 139,340 miles

Offside Front Outer mirror cover loose

Offside Front Outer side indicator lens missing

Pass 21 Dec 2018 122,064 miles

Offside side mirror damaged

both front tyres 2mm tread bald on outer edges

Pass 15 Jan 2018 108,965 miles

Offside door mirror unit taped up

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush wearing

Fail 15 Jan 2018 108,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush wearing

Offside door mirror unit taped up

Pass 11 Jan 2017 100,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

hand brake getting a little high

off side and near side front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracking and slight play

power steering pipe damp slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2017 100,736 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

hand brake getting a little high

off side and near side front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracking and slight play

power steering pipe damp slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2016 92,805 miles

nearside and offside front antiroll bar links top rubber boots are slightly damaged

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing and have play

offside mirror cover is slightly damaged

power steering pipe above sub frame is damp

Fail 18 Jan 2016 92,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside and offside front antiroll bar links top rubber boots are slightly damaged

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing and have play

offside mirror cover is slightly damaged

power steering pipe above sub frame is damp

Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,524 miles

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing and have sight play

nearside front tyre is low outter tread and wearing low inner tread

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and is low on tread in places and perishing

offside front tyre is wearing low inner and outter tread

offside rear tyre is perishing sightly and has a nail in it

power steering pipe next to subframe nearside front area is damp

Fail 19 Jan 2015 82,524 miles

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

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing and have sight play

nearside front tyre is low outter tread and wearing low inner tread

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and is low on tread in places and perishing

offside front tyre is wearing low inner and outter tread

offside rear tyre is perishing sightly and has a nail in it

power steering pipe next to subframe nearside front area is damp

Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,964 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 71,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,190 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly split

front brake pads very low and warning light is on

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 19 Dec 2012 56,190 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly split

front brake pads very low and warning light is on

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,827 miles

slight play in both front lower arms rear bushes

Fail 10 Jan 2012 36,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on outer edge

slight play in both front lower arms rear bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,728 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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LK57 MDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LK57 MDV, 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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LK57 MDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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