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LR57 HSC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,734 mi
Last recorded103,734 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 HSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 103,734 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 103,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 92,123 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 92,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,346 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 81,345 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flex joint minor wear

Pass 26 Aug 2021 62,696 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,367 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 56,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,488 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to crack

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly low on tread

Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,155 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,018 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 41,018 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,327 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,030 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush has slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2015 30,998 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush o/s and n/s front rear lower arm bushes has excessive play (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,584 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre inner side wall damage

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,249 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,356 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 11,642 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 HSC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

LR57 HSC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is LR57 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR57 HSC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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