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LX57 PFA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,481 mi
Last recorded33,481 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 PFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 33,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 33,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 24,917 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 24,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 19,501 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 19,149 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 18,791 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 18,026 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 17,637 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 16,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 15,470 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 15,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 13,499 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,941 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 11,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

as above n/s/r

Fail 22 Aug 2014 11,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

as above n/s/r

Pass 9 Aug 2013 10,771 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,856 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but just not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 8,584 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 5,390 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 PFA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PFA, 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 LX57 PFA registered?

LX57 PFA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is LX57 PFA safe to buy?

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