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LT57 WZU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,589 mi
Last recorded81,589 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 81,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 80,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 77,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 74,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 72,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,302 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,723 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 61,655 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,537 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,848 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 50,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,700 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,208 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 29,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,649 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 19,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 WZU 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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

LT57 WZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is LT57 WZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT57 WZU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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