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LB57 DRX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,780 mi
Last recorded122,780 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 122,780 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked Both front (2.5.C.1d)

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 107,525 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2016 107,344 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,624 miles

slightly binding brake o/s/r

Fail 17 Nov 2015 87,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through tread (4.1.D.1b)

slightly binding brake o/s/r

Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,028 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,888 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 61,860 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,476 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on tread. 185/60/r14-82T

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 28,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,442 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 DRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

LB57 DRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is LB57 DRX safe to buy?

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