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LT57 XZJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,931 mi
Last recorded96,931 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,931 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Osr outer sill damaged and heavily corroded

Parking lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,498 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

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

Rear axle heavily corroded bushes starting to separate

Fail 6 Sep 2024 91,497 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

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

Rear axle heavily corroded bushes starting to separate

Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,212 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 87,212 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2022 83,101 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 83,101 miles

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

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 74,420 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 74,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,312 miles

Child seat s fitted in rear of vehicle unable to check the condition of rear seat belt s

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 69,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child seat s fitted in rear of vehicle unable to check the condition of rear seat belt s

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,859 miles

Child seats fitted in rear of vehicle seat belt s covered exhaust flexi webbing broken centre exhaust system bracket corroded rear exhaust welded to centre exhaust general vehicle condition corroded on underside brakepipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 62,355 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 62,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,383 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 48,232 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,030 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,589 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,421 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,081 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 29,010 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,146 miles

n/s mirror glass & cover broken

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 XZJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

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

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