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LS57 MWN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,457 mi
Last recorded83,457 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 MWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 83,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 80,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 78,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 75,324 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,064 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 69,679 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 69,679 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 66,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,831 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,239 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 59,233 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,540 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,020 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,072 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,833 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 26,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,059 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,534 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,928 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 18,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 MWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MWN, 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 MWN registered?

LS57 MWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is LS57 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 MWN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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