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LN57 XYZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,690 mi
Last recorded79,690 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 XYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 79,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,747 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 75,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 72,786 miles

Front Slight deterioration to both headlight lens, not to excess.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres showing signs of wear to edges and at 2.5mm in places. 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 72,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Slight deterioration to both headlight lens, not to excess.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres showing signs of wear to edges and at 2.5mm in places. 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,443 miles

Offside Front Outer C.V. boot deteriorated, not to excess.

Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,440 miles

Offside Front Outer Outer C.V. boot slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,374 miles

Front Both side repeater lens cracked, not to excess.

Offside Front Outer C.V. boot slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre showing signs of wearing on inner and outer edges, not to excess. 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer C.V. boot slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre showing signs of wearing on inner and outer edges, not to excess. 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,700 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 47,700 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,779 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,232 miles

Nearside Door mirror damaged but not affecting veiw to the rear

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 37,232 miles

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

Nearside Door mirror damaged but not affecting veiw to the rear

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,583 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,152 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,969 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 21,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 14,808 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,177 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 9,260 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 9,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XYZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LN57 XYZ, 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 LN57 XYZ registered?

LN57 XYZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2007.

Is LN57 XYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN57 XYZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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