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LS57 MXW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,021 mi
Last recorded57,021 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 57,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 56,986 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 56,235 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 54,315 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 54,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre moderately worn/perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge, almost to cord. Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 49,179 miles

Both front tyres wear on edges.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished.

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 49,178 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wear on edges.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished.

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 46,457 miles

Both front main suspension arm bushes have moderate wear/movement - advise replacement

Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,888 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,205 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 38,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 33,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 29,133 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 29,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,041 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 22,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 19,672 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 19,670 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MXW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

LS57 MXW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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