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LT57 OLK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,598 mi
Last recorded121,598 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 OLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 121,598 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 113,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 113,489 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 108,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2021 99,234 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 99,234 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,715 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 91,715 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken at front (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 88,193 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 81,913 miles

Bonnet corroded

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noise

Pass 8 May 2017 73,442 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 57,947 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Moisture in o/s headlamp

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 47,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Moisture in o/s headlamp

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,192 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,859 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,405 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 18,405 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 27 Aug 2010 8,071 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 OLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

LT57 OLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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