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LR57 HKH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,879 mi
Last recorded147,879 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 HKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 147,879 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 147,879 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides/bulb incorrectly installed. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2026 144,810 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 135,152 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 124,961 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 124,961 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 115,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,702 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 98,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 92,502 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,235 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 72,677 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,086 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,119 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,005 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 22 Sep 2012 36,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2011 29,066 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 29,066 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,361 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 HKH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HKH, 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 HKH registered?

LR57 HKH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is LR57 HKH safe to buy?

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