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LX57 PDZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,695 mi
Last recorded59,695 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 PDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 59,695 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 57,677 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2023 54,949 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 54,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,731 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 52,728 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 50,082 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 48,289 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,418 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 45,418 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,669 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,302 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 30,366 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,364 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,454 miles

front console bushes getting weak x2

Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 13,620 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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LX57 PDZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LX57 PDZ, 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 LX57 PDZ registered?

LX57 PDZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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