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LM57 CWU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,271 mi
Last recorded65,271 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 65,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 59,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 59,305 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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 22 Dec 2023 55,872 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 53,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge, recommend wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 53,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge, recommend wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 51,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 51,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 50,499 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 50,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,237 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Recommend replacing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Recommend replacing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 47,937 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 46,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread /s/walls

Fail 7 Dec 2017 46,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread /s/walls

Pass 28 Dec 2016 44,860 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres perishing/cracking on s/walls/tread

Pass 16 Dec 2015 42,522 miles

Front under tray fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2015 42,518 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)

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)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front under tray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 39,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 36,905 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 36,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 33,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,089 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 28,199 miles

Front brake pads sensor wiring loom damage.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 22,299 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 CWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CWU, 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 CWU registered?

LM57 CWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is LM57 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 CWU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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