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LB57 CEJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,524 mi
Last recorded93,524 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 CEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 93,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 88,333 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 81,837 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,349 miles

Nearside Front cv gaitor starting to split end

Offside Front tyre getting low and going bald inside

Fail 24 Jan 2023 70,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front cv gaitor starting to split end

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

Offside Front tyre getting low and going bald inside

Pass 4 Feb 2022 64,931 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 64,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 56,619 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 56,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 51,374 miles

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

washer pipe leaking

Fail 2 Jan 2020 51,374 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

washer pipe leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2019 50,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 50,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 48,839 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,185 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 46,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure plastic bracket broken (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror insure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear screw in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2015 40,791 miles

engine management light indicate fault on dash

front bumper has damage

Pass 1 Nov 2014 36,832 miles

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)

front bumper slightly damage

both side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,539 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,759 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advice front bumper slightly damage

Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,725 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 22,725 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

front drivers side seat belt retracting slowly

Pass 1 Nov 2010 17,436 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 17,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LB57 CEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB57 CEJ, 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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LB57 CEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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