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LN57 XZB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,671 mi
Last recorded85,671 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 85,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 85,657 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,247 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,881 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,114 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,041 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,682 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear perished on inner sidewall

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated gaiter twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear perished on inner sidewall

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated gaiter twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,810 miles

front brake discs worn thin

Fail 9 Mar 2015 47,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,862 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,235 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,700 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 34,700 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,116 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 30,115 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,930 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 XZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

LN57 XZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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The MOT history for LN57 XZB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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