CarVerify

Free Car Check

LV57 UDK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,073 mi
Last recorded131,073 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 UDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 131,073 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 124,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 124,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 118,019 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 115,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, worn and corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps are in a poor condition

Minor service brake imbalance across rear axle

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 109,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Inner near sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamps are in slightly poor condition

Fail 9 Mar 2022 109,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb may not be secure correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Inner near sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamps are in slightly poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,015 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 108,015 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,942 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 105,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 97,294 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 19 Mar 2019 97,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,242 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,947 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,785 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 67,326 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 67,326 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 58,727 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer skin rusty and falling off

Fail 21 Sep 2013 54,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer skin rusty and falling off

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,333 miles

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,352 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

unable to see brake fluid level

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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LV57 UDK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel 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 LV57 UDK, 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 UDK?

You can check the full history of LV57 UDK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV57 UDK registered?

LV57 UDK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is LV57 UDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV57 UDK shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV57 UDK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LV57 UDK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.