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LT57 XBD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,256 mi
Last recorded131,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 XBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 131,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 126,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 122,148 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv gaitor leaking grease

Pass 5 Oct 2023 117,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp lense will soon need attention

Offside Headlamp lense will soon need attention

Pass 4 Oct 2022 109,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 92,095 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 82,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,472 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,096 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,678 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 57,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,424 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,306 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,063 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 XBD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XBD, 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 XBD registered?

LT57 XBD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is LT57 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT57 XBD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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