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LS57 JHU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,119 mi
Last recorded104,119 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 JHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 104,119 miles

Central EXHAUST SECTION SLIGHT BLOW

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2021 89,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,935 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 79,935 miles

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

Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 71,773 miles

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar gator split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 71,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar gator split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,023 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,403 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,032 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 53,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 48,265 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 48,265 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,901 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,590 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,353 miles

Nearside 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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LS57 JHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS57 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

LS57 JHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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