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LB57 CEN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,173 mi
Last recorded55,173 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 55,173 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 54,131 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 53,452 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit full of water

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2024 53,452 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit full of water

Offside Rear fog lamp not working 382 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 52,425 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 49,976 miles

corrosion on most of exhaust system

Fail 14 Jan 2022 49,964 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both side rear upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on most of exhaust system

Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,409 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 49,409 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 45,616 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 44,478 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 44,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

nearside front outer cv gaiter has a small split and leaking grease

Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,452 miles

Nearside Rear perishing side wall

Offside Rear perishing side wall

Fail 14 Nov 2017 40,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear perishing side wall

Offside Rear perishing side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2016 37,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 37,186 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 33,323 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,703 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 27,405 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 24,290 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 20,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 CEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CEN, 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 CEN registered?

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

Is LB57 CEN safe to buy?

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