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LR57 AXP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,331 mi
Last recorded84,331 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 AXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 84,331 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 84,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 83,314 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 79,268 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 77,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 76,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn through to second layer of rubber 185/60r14 h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 73,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,230 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 69,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,077 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,633 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,920 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,952 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,429 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,506 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,108 miles

Advise offside front washer jet requires attension

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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LR57 AXP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LR57 AXP, 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 LR57 AXP registered?

LR57 AXP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 October 2007.

Is LR57 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR57 AXP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR57 AXP have outstanding finance?

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