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LS57 VDE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,192 mi
Last recorded44,192 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 VDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 44,192 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 44,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 38,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 32,379 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 29,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 28,224 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 26,260 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 24,347 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 22,688 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 21,143 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 19,152 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 17,151 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 17,151 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 14,987 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 13,077 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 11,250 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 9,309 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 7,315 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 VDE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

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

Is LS57 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 VDE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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