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LB57 CEK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,812 mi
Last recorded125,812 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 125,812 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 117,770 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 110,290 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 102,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,601 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,233 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,817 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,514 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,365 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 61,365 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,904 miles

Exhaust Corroding

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

O/S/R Tyre Has Side Wall Damage

Stone-chip In Windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2015 55,904 miles

Exhaust Corroding

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R Tyre Has Side Wall Damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stone-chip In Windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,722 miles

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

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

ns mirror/side repeator loose,side repeator deteriorated

nsr tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust section deteriorating

underbody covers fitted limited view of components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 49,720 miles

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

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

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

ns mirror/side repeator loose,side repeator deteriorated

nsr tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust section deteriorating

underbody covers fitted limited view of components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,955 miles

underbody covers fitted limited view of components

1 of 2 osr side lights not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

front windscreen wipers smearing/juddering

ns mirror slightly loose/side repeator lens damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2013 43,955 miles

1 of 2 osr side lights not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

front windscreen wipers smearing/juddering

ns mirror slightly loose/side repeator lens damaged

underbody covers fitted limited view of components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 36,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

os headlamp slightly loose

rear exhaust section corroding

underbody covers fitted limited view

Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,232 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,353 miles

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

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 CEK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB57 CEK, 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 LB57 CEK registered?

LB57 CEK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is LB57 CEK safe to buy?

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