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LM57 HLK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,456 mi
Last recorded67,456 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 HLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 67,456 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 67,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 65,163 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 63,253 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 63,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,367 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 59,716 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 58,133 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,766 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 54,080 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 48,708 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 48,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,753 miles

both front console bushes cracked and split

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre at 2mm

screen wash bottle leaking

Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,619 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 23,817 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front wishbone rear rear bushes appear weak and have slight movement.

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 17,039 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 17,039 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 12,329 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 3,622 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 HLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

LM57 HLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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