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LS57 XFB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,587 mi
Last recorded83,587 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 XFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 83,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 81,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 76,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 76,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 70,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front fog lamp lens damaged but not effecting operation of the light

Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front fog lamp lense damaged but not effecting operation of the light

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tyre center tread ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber dust cover perished at its fixing

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slight corrosion to the inner brake pipe ferrel (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Slight perishing to the fuel cap seal

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in the tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber dust cover perished at its fixing

Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to the inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Nail in the tyre close to the outer sidewall ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover perishing

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to the inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2018 58,189 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lense broken but light working as intended

Offside Front Door mirror side repeater in poor condition but still functions

Rear Rear shock absorber dust covers perished

Fail 10 Aug 2018 58,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda reading too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Fog lamp lense broken but light working as intended

Offside Front Door mirror side repeater in poor condition but still functions

Rear Rear shock absorber dust covers perished

Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,387 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,472 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 46,472 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,343 miles

LH Rear tyre has age related cracking and out of round.

RH Front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,275 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2012 18,926 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,585 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,628 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 XFB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

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

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