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LB57 DTU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,410 mi
Last recorded77,410 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 DTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,410 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 77,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,523 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,137 miles

Front and rear exhaust corroded

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 61,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front and rear exhaust corroded

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,908 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,618 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 41,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 34,030 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 34,030 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 DTU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

LB57 DTU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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