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LB57 DMY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,958 mi
Last recorded113,958 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 DMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 113,958 miles

Centre Exhaust Sleeve Clamp Corroded And Broken/Loose

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Door Mirror Casing Damaged/Loose

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 113,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Centre Exhaust Sleeve Clamp Corroded And Broken/Loose

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Door Mirror Casing Damaged/Loose

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 111,006 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Deteriorated

Central Exhaust Sleeve Clamp Broken And Slightly Loose

Long Hand Brake Travel

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror Casing And Side Repeater Lamp Slightly Damaged

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,978 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 107,978 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 104,668 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 104,668 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 101,146 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 96,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,129 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 93,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,581 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 89,574 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 81,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,960 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 73,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,494 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked and deteriorated - no cords exposed

Nearside vehicle undertray damaged and hanging partially secured

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 66,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked and deteriorated - no cords exposed

Nearside vehicle undertray damaged and hanging partially secured

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,954 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 56,954 miles

Nearside 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 45,253 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,653 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 31,632 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 22,010 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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LB57 DMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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