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LS57 JDU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,782 mi
Last recorded115,782 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 JDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 115,782 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 101,641 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 101,512 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 93,008 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 93,005 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex p[ipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4/5000 mls (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Nearside Rear body & door damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4/5000 miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Front inner edge

child seat fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 91,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seat fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex p[ipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4/5000 mls (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Nearside Rear body & door damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4/5000 miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Front inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,563 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,230 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F lower suspension arm rear rubber bushed perishing

Slight play on steering system

Fail 21 Oct 2013 74,230 miles

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F lower suspension arm rear rubber bushed perishing

O/S/F tyre tread are close to limit and worn on both edges

Slight play on steering system

Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,511 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge and slightly perished on outer sidewall

O/S/F tyre worn low on both edges

Slight play on both front inner track rod ball joints

Windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Oct 2012 62,511 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge and slightly perished on outer sidewall

O/S/F tyre worn low on both edges

Slight play on both front inner track rod ball joints

Windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2011 47,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,108 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 32,108 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads worn to sensor limit

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 JDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LS57 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

LS57 JDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 November 2007.

Is LS57 JDU safe to buy?

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