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LT57 VME

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,825 mi
Last recorded100,825 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 VME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 100,825 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 22 May 2026 100,824 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2025 95,397 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 93,636 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 93,622 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected cant be seen from rear (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 90,844 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

rear brakes may need adjustment

Pass 10 May 2022 88,735 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 88,735 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 81,018 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 67,098 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 54,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,991 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 50,991 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Fail 18 Apr 2017 46,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,284 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor splits nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,921 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,610 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 VME is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

LT57 VME is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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