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LS57 VWX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,769 mi
Last recorded100,769 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 100,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 90,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seepage, no retaining clip seems to be present but boot not insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 89,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 85,084 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 85,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 23 Feb 2023 77,666 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 77,656 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,123 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 71,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,648 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal slightly perished and cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,553 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,091 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,764 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 50,764 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,655 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 45,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,036 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 41,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,771 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 29,366 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,875 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

n/s/r seatbelt checked with child seat in place

Pass 14 Dec 2011 18,334 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 13,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

LS57 VWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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