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LR57 VRL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,400 mi
Last recorded166,400 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 VRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 166,400 miles

tpm light on

Fail 12 Jul 2024 166,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpm light on

Pass 20 Jul 2023 157,217 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

tps light on

Fail 20 Jul 2023 157,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

tps light on

Pass 16 Jun 2022 142,925 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 130,987 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 130,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 117,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 109,098 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,058 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 20 Oct 2016 87,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,140 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2014 60,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose the cords

nearside rear tyre is cracking and perishing

offside rear tyre is cracking and perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,240 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,262 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,266 miles

both rear discs coroded

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 VRL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

LR57 VRL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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