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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
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
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
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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 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))
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
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 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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s mirror glass & cover broken
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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.
Is LT57 XZJ safe to buy?
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