MOT Status
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Coolant leak Radiator
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Requires rear brake adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Cut no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Cut no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhuast corroded
under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhuast corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
underbody tray fitted
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
underbody tray fitted
Boot can not be open!
Both rear shock absorbers bump stop broken
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front number plate slightly cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake requires adjustment
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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LM57 HLJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 HLJ, 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 HLJ registered?
LM57 HLJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 2007.
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