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LM57 OLU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,838 mi
Last recorded30,838 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 30,838 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 29,890 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 29,108 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 29,108 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 28,865 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 28,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 28,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 28,051 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 27,597 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 27,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 26,565 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 25,078 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 23,133 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 20,455 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 20,455 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 18,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 18,215 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 15,873 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 13,260 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 10,703 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 8,934 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 8,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

LM57 OLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is LM57 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 OLU 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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