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LB57 DSU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,418 mi
Last recorded135,418 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 DSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 135,418 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 135,416 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 129,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 129,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 122,244 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 122,244 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 110,997 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 86,030 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor condition (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm inner ball joint slight movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 74,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,403 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

fuel cap seal starting to crack

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside front wishbone rear bush splitting

slight play in nearside front track rod inner joint

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,202 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 51,196 miles

Front number plate is becoming defaced

Nearside front wishbone rear bush is starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front wipers are starting to smear

Fail 19 Nov 2015 51,196 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate is becoming defaced

Nearside front wishbone rear bush is starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front wipers are starting to smear

Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,074 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2013 37,175 miles

Both front tyre treads are very low.

Front number plate is becoming defaced.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Small stone cuts in n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,175 miles

Both front tyre treads are very low.

Front number plate is becoming defaced.

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

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

Small stone cuts in n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,255 miles

handbrake travel long

slight oil leak?

Pass 18 Nov 2010 10,782 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 DSU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc 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 DSU, 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 DSU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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