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LS57 UNJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,384 mi
Last recorded56,384 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 UNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 56,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 56,384 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 52,717 miles

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

Offside Rear small cracks in tyre tread

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 47,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 46,181 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 44,628 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 44,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 41,372 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake requires attention/adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,033 miles

Parking brake has no reserve travel

Pass 13 Dec 2019 37,142 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 Dec 2019 37,139 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm ,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2018 35,190 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 31,484 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 28,752 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,621 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 24,684 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,663 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,144 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,501 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 10,288 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 UNJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

LS57 UNJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 December 2007.

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