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LN57 XYY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,640 mi
Last recorded135,640 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 XYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 135,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 122,830 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 122,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 122,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap does not maintain a seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking fluid from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,249 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 113,249 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 105,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge to second layer in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 105,416 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge to second layer in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,207 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,193 miles

both rear tyres cracking in the tread

Fail 2 Sep 2016 70,193 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)

both rear tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,312 miles

Minor chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,966 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 51,966 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,227 miles

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,666 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 38,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,317 miles

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

front discs sligly lipped

Fail 24 Aug 2011 32,317 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front discs sligly lipped

Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,548 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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LN57 XYY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LN57 XYY, 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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LN57 XYY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is LN57 XYY safe to buy?

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