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LT57 UJR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,987 mi
Last recorded96,987 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 UJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 96,987 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2025 96,888 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front headlight lenses are crazed

reverse light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,149 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 91,430 miles

stone cuts in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2022 88,674 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer shoulder

Fail 21 Sep 2022 88,660 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer shoulder

Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,815 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer shoulder and cuts in the tread

weep on the nearside end of the power steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2021 85,809 miles

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

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

nail in the offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer shoulder and cuts in the tread

weep on the nearside end of the power steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,763 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,071 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,493 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 73,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wear in both the front inner tie-rods

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,715 miles

slight wear in both the front inner tie-rods

Fail 25 Aug 2017 67,713 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight wear in both the front inner tie-rods

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,165 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,013 miles

offside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,460 miles

nail in the offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,985 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,141 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes are weak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,648 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 UJR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel 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 UJR, 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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LT57 UJR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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