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LT57 UKS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,919 mi
Last recorded69,919 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 UKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 69,919 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 69,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,294 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 68,293 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Brake servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,056 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,176 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 62,318 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 62,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 60,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 60,022 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,740 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 57,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,281 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and nail in tyre and cracking on wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on wall

Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,128 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box clamp broken but still supported

Pass 28 Jun 2014 45,177 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 41,825 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,938 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,717 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,068 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 UKS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

LT57 UKS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is LT57 UKS safe to buy?

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