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LV57 UDX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,832 mi
Last recorded117,832 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 117,832 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 115,762 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 115,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount perished/cracking but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount perished/cracking but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2021 114,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount perished/cracking but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount perished/cracking but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 100,125 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Oct 2019 100,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,398 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin hole started to form (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cut deep in tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres low on very inner edges

Fail 10 Oct 2016 71,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smears screen (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Air fresheners hanging from mirror (8.3.1b)

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin hole started to form (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre cut deep in tread

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,837 miles

Items removed from drivers view befor test.

Offside Rear Tyre has a puncher

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,499 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,463 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,791 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,241 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 25,186 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,305 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 16,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UDX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

LV57 UDX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is LV57 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV57 UDX shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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