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LS57 UMX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,312 mi
Last recorded142,312 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 UMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 142,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 136,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer 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 rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 132,138 miles

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2024 132,138 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 125,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 125,009 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,425 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,471 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rusty exhaust

Pass 17 Jan 2020 94,962 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020 94,800 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 83,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019 83,792 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,061 miles

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

Offside Rear some noise in wheel bearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion throughout exhaust,rear silencer heavily corroded

some play in steering rack both trackrod inner balljoints

sump corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 73,061 miles

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

Offside Rear some noise in wheel bearing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion throughout exhaust,rear silencer heavily corroded

some play in steering rack both trackrod inner balljoints

sump corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 62,320 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 62,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake binding CLOSE TO FAILURE

Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,048 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,317 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 41,317 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,535 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 23,938 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 20,911 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 20,911 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 19,018 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 UMX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMX, 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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LS57 UMX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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