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LR57 VPJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,329 mi
Last recorded75,329 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 VPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 75,329 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine miss firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp water in lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 72,732 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 72,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 69,528 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 69,527 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 68,383 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 68,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 48,171 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 46,946 miles

Centre brake light partially working

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Various body damage

Fail 3 Dec 2018 46,946 miles

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

Centre brake light partially working

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Various body damage

Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,900 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 44,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working 380 renewed (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working 380 renewed (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,063 miles

centre brake light partially works

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

front reg plate deteriorating

nearside front outer cv joint knocking on lock turn

offside front outer cv joint has a slight knock on lock turn

offside outer cv gaitor smaller cone end splitting

tracking required - steering off centre

various body damage

Pass 14 Nov 2015 37,776 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 37,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing collar bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing collar bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,297 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)

rear screen wash not working

verious body damades

Fail 12 Nov 2014 34,267 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear screen wash not working

verious body damades

Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,958 miles

*** nearside front outer cv gaitor splitting and leaking grease ***

*** offside front lower suspension arm bush splitting ***

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2013 29,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

*** nearside front outer cv gaitor splitting and leaking grease ***

*** offside front lower suspension arm bush splitting ***

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,935 miles

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

front reg plate deteriorating

nearside front outer cv gaitor pin hole leak

offside front link bar gaitor deteriorating

offside front wing mirror housing insecure

rear screenwash not working

Fail 19 Nov 2012 25,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

*** tracking required ***

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

front reg plate deteriorating

nearside front outer cv gaitor pin hole leak

offside front link bar gaitor deteriorating

offside front wing mirror housing insecure

rear screenwash not working

Pass 16 Nov 2011 22,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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 VPJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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