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LR57 FRU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,742 mi
Last recorded66,742 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 FRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 66,742 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 66,420 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 66,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 65,853 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 65,537 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 64,995 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 64,995 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 64,186 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,336 miles

Brakes stuck on when first moved, recommend inspection.

Tread on both rear tyres lumpy.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 52,329 miles

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

Brakes stuck on when first moved, recommend inspection.

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

Tread on both rear tyres lumpy.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 41,715 miles

Front Wipers smeary.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,064 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 34,061 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,052 miles

minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside 'A' post damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 26,052 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside 'A' post damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,023 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 11,349 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 8,534 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 6,509 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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LR57 FRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 LR57 FRU, 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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What year was LR57 FRU registered?

LR57 FRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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