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LR57 HWV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,538 mi
Last recorded97,538 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 HWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 97,538 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 97,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 94,059 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 91,022 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 91,022 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 87,718 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,306 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 79,263 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 73,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 65,442 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 65,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 58,870 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 53,636 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,109 miles

both front tyres worn inner tread edges.

both rear tyres slight lumps inner walls.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,663 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 19,709 miles

tyre has slight cut on the n/s/f from inside

tyre has small cut on the o/s/f

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 HWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

LR57 HWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is LR57 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR57 HWV 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.

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