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LW57 LOZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,319 mi
Last recorded78,319 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW57 LOZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 78,319 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2024 78,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 74,316 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc slightly corroded, lipped & slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pad wearing thin more on nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible exhaust pipe slightly leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 71,848 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust pipes slightly leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak near engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,288 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 68,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 66,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Staring to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 66,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below legal limit 185/60/R 14 82 T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Staring to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 64,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,942 miles

Oil leak slightly leaking ()

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,524 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 59,524 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,573 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 54,119 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 52,524 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,836 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 Jan 2012 44,988 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 36,744 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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LW57 LOZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LW57 LOZ, 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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LW57 LOZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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