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LB57 DNF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,433 mi
Last recorded90,433 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 DNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 90,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,050 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 78,707 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 78,707 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,618 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 70,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not hitting windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,127 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 61,179 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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 56,776 miles

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

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

corrosion starting at rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Nov 2018 53,899 miles

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 11 Nov 2017 49,530 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 44,521 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2015 38,943 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 34,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 28,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 23,776 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,268 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 15,269 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 DNF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DNF, 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 DNF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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