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LV57 XAU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,770 mi
Last recorded72,770 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 XAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,770 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 70,587 miles

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2024 70,581 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 68,705 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))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 68,705 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 65,131 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 65,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,075 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 58,995 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 50,458 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 48,696 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 44,034 miles

exhaust flexi is damaged

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

wipers clear the screen poorly

Fail 15 Oct 2018 44,034 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust flexi is damaged

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

wipers clear the screen poorly

Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,066 miles

offside front brake is noisy in operation

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside number plate light is dim and on the limit for a failure

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

screen is chipped

Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,331 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 41,331 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake warning light is on

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low

hand brake lever travel is high

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 16,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 35,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 32,101 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,725 miles

advise h/brake reqs attention

advise slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint

Pass 25 May 2011 23,477 miles

passenger side front suspention arm bush badly fitted

Fail 25 May 2011 23,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

passenger side front suspention arm bush badly fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2010 20,914 miles

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 XAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 LV57 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

LV57 XAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is LV57 XAU safe to buy?

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