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LR57 HRF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,687 mi
Last recorded91,687 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 91,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,995 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 88,991 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 86,195 miles

Damage to near side front side repeater

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

Offside track rod end dust cover deteriorating and weeping grease

Fail 4 Oct 2023 86,189 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Damage to near side front side repeater

Offside track rod end dust cover deteriorating and weeping grease

Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,502 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,098 miles

slight exhaust leak from front flexi join

Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 69,587 miles

all four tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,666 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,199 miles

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

o/s/r tyre carcking

Fail 30 Sep 2013 39,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,067 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,982 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,392 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HRF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HRF, 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 HRF registered?

LR57 HRF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is LR57 HRF safe to buy?

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