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LB57 DOA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,382 mi
Last recorded47,382 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 47,382 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 42,006 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 42,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 36,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 30,979 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 26,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 26,713 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 23,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 22,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 20,337 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 17,259 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 14,498 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 12,823 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 12,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damaged exposing cords 185/60R14/82T (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards edges. 185/60R14/82T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 11,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of shoes, drums abd wheel cylinders.

Some damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre 185/60R14/82T

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 11,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of shoes, drums abd wheel cylinders.

Some damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre 185/60R14/82T

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 9,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smeary.

n/s/f tyre wall damaged - not to cords.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 8,541 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 14,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 7,065 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 5,245 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 DOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DOA, 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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What year was LB57 DOA registered?

LB57 DOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is LB57 DOA safe to buy?

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