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LX57 TZS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

102,510 mi
Last recorded102,510 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 TZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 102,510 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 102,510 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 11 Oct 2023 95,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,688 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 89,687 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 87,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,456 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,220 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,785 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,609 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 43,434 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,515 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,620 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,395 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 22,395 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 13,840 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 9,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

pvc undertray fit not alowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

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 TZS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 LX57 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

LX57 TZS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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