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EF57 LCY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,986 mi
Last recorded134,986 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 LCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 134,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 130,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 130,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 124,795 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 117,942 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 107,989 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,049 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 97,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 86,387 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 86,387 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,761 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges , n/s/r tyre has a flat spot

Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,889 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,386 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,426 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,888 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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EF57 LCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF57 LCY, 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 EF57 LCY registered?

EF57 LCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is EF57 LCY safe to buy?

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