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LR57 VRF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,368 mi
Last recorded84,368 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 84,368 miles

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

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

exhaust downpipe deteriated

Pass 20 Jun 2025 78,602 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 75,825 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriating

rear beam axle corroding

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 70,726 miles

exhaust downpipe deteriating

Pass 14 Oct 2022 66,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,988 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 57,988 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,295 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 49,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,036 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 42,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,361 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 34,361 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 29,153 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,905 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 22,403 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 18,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 18,820 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,428 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 11,774 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 VRF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

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

Is LR57 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR57 VRF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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