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LT57 VUY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,136 mi
Last recorded95,136 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 VUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 95,136 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 95,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 90,832 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,148 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 21 Aug 2023 82,073 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,125 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,497 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,302 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 57,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,509 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,175 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,387 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 24,482 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 7 Oct 2013 21,746 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 19,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,591 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 8,256 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 VUY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT57 VUY registered?

LT57 VUY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is LT57 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT57 VUY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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