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LT57 VVP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,987 mi
Last recorded35,987 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 35,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 35,375 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 34,553 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2023 33,775 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 33,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 33,369 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 33,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,014 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 33,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,282 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 30,484 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 12 Feb 2019 30,483 miles

Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing smooth on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing smooth on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 29,901 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the sideall

front number plate is cracked

o/s and n/s front tyres are wearing on the inner tread

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 29,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bar rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,111 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,424 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 20,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 16,654 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,092 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 11,513 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VVP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

LT57 VVP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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