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LM57 CWC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,994 mi
Last recorded117,994 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 CWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 117,994 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 112,816 miles

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

front windscreen cracked

slight handbrake travel

Fail 31 May 2022 112,808 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front windscreen cracked

slight handbrake travel

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,283 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,920 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,428 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 95,428 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,317 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,386 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,190 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 90,190 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault srs light on indicating fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,487 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,284 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 86,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,051 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 80,808 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 80,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,799 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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LM57 CWC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LM57 CWC, 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 LM57 CWC registered?

LM57 CWC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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