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LV57 XAY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,162 mi
Last recorded134,162 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 XAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 134,162 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 126,063 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 118,069 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 101,680 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,903 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,907 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,183 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,674 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 65,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper mark & scratches evident on windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2014 57,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper mark & scratches evident on windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,076 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 XAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

LV57 XAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 November 2007.

Is LV57 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV57 XAY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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