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LT57 UWR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,096 mi
Last recorded59,096 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 59,096 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 69,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2025 57,706 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 57,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 55,825 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,401 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 53,006 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 51,314 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 51,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,436 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))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 48,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 46,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 40,677 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,438 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 36,433 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,458 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,135 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 29,130 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,985 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 23,103 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 23,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,647 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 UWR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

LT57 UWR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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