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LM57 EUV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,932 mi
Last recorded130,932 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 EUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 130,932 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 130,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 129,301 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 129,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 127,485 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,385 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 124,385 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 119,883 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 29 May 2021 119,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 114,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,497 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of about belt nearside rear

Fail 27 Mar 2019 108,489 miles

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

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of about belt nearside rear

Fail 26 Mar 2019 108,447 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2018 102,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view damaged (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 101,842 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both n/s and o/f (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view damaged (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 91,115 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 79,339 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 62,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,589 miles

front number plate has slight crack

Pass 23 Feb 2013 33,594 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 20,320 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 20,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2010 12,921 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 EUV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EUV, 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 LM57 EUV registered?

LM57 EUV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2007.

Is LM57 EUV safe to buy?

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