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LV57 ZHM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,871 mi
Last recorded87,871 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 ZHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 87,871 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 82,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 79,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Sep 2022 76,473 miles

O/s/r reg bulb holder deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,236 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,773 miles

handbrake travel

registration bulb housing damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2019 67,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake Travel

Pass 24 Nov 2018 59,042 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))

Front registration plate damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tracking

Fail 24 Nov 2018 59,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Front registration plate damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tracking

Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre slight cut on sidewall

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,966 miles

damage to body work on front of vehicle

front number plate cracked

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 28 Nov 2016 45,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,816 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slow to retract last part of belt but OK when in use

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Not leaking yet (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat has child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel But locked wheels and passed test (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 40,816 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slow to retract last part of belt but OK when in use

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall has cracking no cords or ply showing

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Not leaking yet (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread bald inner edge no cords or ply showing

Offside Rear Outer Seat has child seat fitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel But locked wheels and passed test (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 37,535 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

spare tyre damage on outer wall

Fail 3 Dec 2014 37,535 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 34,908 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall. not showing cords

front console bushes perished and have slight play

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 27,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,331 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 12,193 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 ZHM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZHM, 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.

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What year was LV57 ZHM registered?

LV57 ZHM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is LV57 ZHM safe to buy?

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