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LS57 MWZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,741 mi
Last recorded91,741 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 MWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 91,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,218 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 80,218 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 74,054 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 74,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 69,865 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 68,865 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,948 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 62,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 54,210 miles

near side rear bump stop damaged.

near side front bumper damaged and grill missing.

off side rear Tyre cracked in Tyre tread and outer side wall.

off side rear bump stop perished.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 49,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

near side rear bump stop slight perished.

off side rear bump stop slight perished.

slight cracked in off side rear Tyre.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,427 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,374 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 39,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 34,635 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,013 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,361 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 MWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

LS57 MWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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