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LV57 GWN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,162 mi
Last recorded45,162 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 GWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 45,162 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 44,237 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 44,237 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,212 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 41,100 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 40,637 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 40,624 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 40,330 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 39,391 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,291 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,228 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,315 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,374 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 35,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,885 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,199 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,398 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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LV57 GWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LV57 GWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV57 GWN registered?

LV57 GWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is LV57 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV57 GWN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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