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LS57 EGF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,271 mi
Last recorded136,271 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 EGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 136,271 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 7 May 2022 133,801 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2022 133,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 123,984 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 118,708 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 108,813 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 108,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 106,547 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 101,630 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 93,910 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 78,227 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Number Plate Cracked but Not Insecure.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,227 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Number Plate Cracked but Not Insecure.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres in poor condition

lower inner suspension bushes weak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 67,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres in poor condition

lower inner suspension bushes weak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,987 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,947 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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LS57 EGF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LS57 EGF, 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 LS57 EGF registered?

LS57 EGF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is LS57 EGF safe to buy?

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