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LT57 UMW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,837 mi
Last recorded112,837 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 UMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 112,837 miles

Rear Axle beam corroded.

Fail 12 Jan 2026 112,836 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Axle beam corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2025 108,430 miles

Rear axle beam corroded.

Fail 17 Jan 2025 108,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall has cut exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated was 10psi, now 30 psi (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated was 8 psi, now 30 psi (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,144 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 104,109 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,405 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,533 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 94,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,348 miles

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Pass 23 Dec 2019 83,493 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken but headlamp still secure

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

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2019 82,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

o/s/front top head lamp fixing brakets broken but head light still secure

Fail 5 Jan 2019 82,006 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pads good indicator sensor damaged (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake pads sensor wire damaged (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

o/s/front top head lamp fixing brakets broken but head light still secure

Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Discs slightly pitted

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

Offside Rear Discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,974 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 74,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,910 miles

Front front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,100 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 19,272 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,427 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

cut in nearside front outer tyrewall

Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,308 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 12,307 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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 UMW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMW, 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 UMW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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