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LS57 UMW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,335 mi
Last recorded48,335 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 UMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 48,335 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 48,335 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washers. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 43,150 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 38,583 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 33,228 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))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 33,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,447 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 27,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 26,352 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 26,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 24,648 miles

both rear tyres have cracks on outer edges.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 24,648 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks on outer edges.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 23,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 23,161 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 20,613 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,959 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 16,900 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 16,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 15,169 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 13,697 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 13,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 12,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,087 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 UMW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

LS57 UMW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is LS57 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 UMW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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