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LX57 UAR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,088 mi
Last recorded61,088 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 61,088 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 59,341 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 59,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 57,322 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 55,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,231 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,952 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 47,473 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,609 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 41,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 41,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides / pair (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,796 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 30,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 27,099 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,296 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,791 miles

unable to fully inspect components of fuel system and braking system because of fitted undertrays and covers

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 UAR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

LX57 UAR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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