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MA57 LUO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Purple Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,250 mi
Last recorded154,250 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 LUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 154,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 152,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2022 149,754 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 147,502 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 146,076 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all over (both sides) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 133,569 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 127,777 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 127,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 121,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,248 miles

both front inner edges of tyres slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2015 106,147 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,293 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 95,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,428 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bump stops perished

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 89,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bump stops perished

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,296 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

handbrake req adjusting

n/S/F brake pad wear wire broken

Fail 2 Sep 2011 79,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

handbrake req adjusting

n/S/F brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,251 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low, front discs worn and corroded - rec pads and discs

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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MA57 LUO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Purple with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA57 LUO, 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 MA57 LUO registered?

MA57 LUO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is MA57 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA57 LUO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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