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LM57 KCZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,443 mi
Last recorded77,443 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 KCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 77,443 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 71,307 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 71,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,412 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 63,685 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 63,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 59,950 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 59,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,617 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 52,551 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 48,959 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,693 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 44,572 miles

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

headlamp deflectors fitted to both headlamps

Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 28,499 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking in treads

Fail 10 Nov 2014 28,446 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking in treads

Pass 15 Nov 2013 23,865 miles

Both front tyres perishing/cracking

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,617 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 17,609 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 13,122 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 9,629 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 KCZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KCZ, 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 KCZ registered?

LM57 KCZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is LM57 KCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 KCZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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