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LX57 UAK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,436 mi
Last recorded65,436 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 UAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 65,436 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 65,436 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 63,847 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 61,334 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 61,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (1365/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,938 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 54,626 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,996 miles

Both front light got slightly product on them

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,075 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,480 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,875 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,182 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 39,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,491 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,184 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,599 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 UAK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UAK, 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 UAK registered?

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

Is LX57 UAK safe to buy?

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