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LV57 SKX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,342 mi
Last recorded97,342 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 SKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 97,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 97,342 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 96,434 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,604 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 91,830 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,028 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,855 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,851 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,440 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 71,440 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,992 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,499 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,414 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 45,870 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 39,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,120 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 SKX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SKX, 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

How do I check the history of LV57 SKX?

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What year was LV57 SKX registered?

LV57 SKX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is LV57 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV57 SKX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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