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LT57 AHV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,773 mi
Last recorded36,773 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 AHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 36,773 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,931 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 34,468 miles

Both offside tyres perishing

Central stop lamp 80% illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 May 2022 31,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 29,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 27,116 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 24,816 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 22,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,023 miles

both front and rear tyres outer walls cut and damaged

full under body trays / covers fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2017 20,023 miles

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

both front and rear tyres outer walls cut and damaged

full under body trays / covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,857 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,101 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 16,101 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 11 Jul 2014 13,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,071 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 10,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer wall cut and damaged

screw in offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 8,205 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 5,943 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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LT57 AHV 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 LT57 AHV, 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 LT57 AHV registered?

LT57 AHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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