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LT57 XCG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,240 mi
Last recorded107,240 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 107,240 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))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 85,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 85,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 67,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 47,615 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 32,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 31,995 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 31,995 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 31,415 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 30,677 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 29,373 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 27,722 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 25,414 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,406 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 19,613 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 19,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,818 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 12,263 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 8,565 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 8,565 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 7,986 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 7,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XCG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

LT57 XCG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is LT57 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT57 XCG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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