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LM57 ESU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,718 mi
Last recorded74,718 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 ESU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,718 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 74,718 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 70,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,399 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 64,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv leaking greese

Rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 64,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv leaking greese

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 59,376 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 59,376 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,662 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,558 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 47,056 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 47,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,886 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 43,873 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 37,569 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,438 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,132 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 13,255 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 ESU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,598cc 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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

LM57 ESU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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