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LT57 YXX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,474 mi
Last recorded115,474 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 YXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 115,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 114,827 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 113,651 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 110,720 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 110,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 101,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 101,410 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2021 93,566 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 88,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,097 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,832 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 55,785 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 55,785 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,950 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 48,949 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,854 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 40,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,641 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 32,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,693 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 YXX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

LT57 YXX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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