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LT57 MEV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,000 mi
Last recorded125,000 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 MEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 125,000 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 125,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 115,385 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2023 103,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play in tie rod inner joint

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 91,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 91,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 77,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,100 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 72,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,598 miles

Nearside steering tie rod has play.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 66,345 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 62,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deeply ridged, and grooved. (3.5.1i)

Nearside steering tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 62,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deeply ridged, and grooved. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside steering tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 59,895 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 54,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,115 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,451 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 36,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MEV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

LT57 MEV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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