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LN57 XZA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,775 mi
Last recorded48,775 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 XZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 48,775 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear /slightly /surface corrosion not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 45,557 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front&rear slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024
Fail 6 Mar 2024

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023
Fail 20 Feb 2023

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022
Fail 15 Feb 2022

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021
Pass 14 Mar 2020 45,356 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,122 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 44,144 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 41,714 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 39,658 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,433 miles

both front suspension arm rubber bushes starting to perish.

Fail 27 Sep 2014 34,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front suspension arm rubber bushes starting to perish.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,010 miles

n/sr tyre slightly perished,front lower rear bushes slightly perished .

Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,166 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,123 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 XZA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA registered?

LN57 XZA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is LN57 XZA safe to buy?

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