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LB57 FPJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,979 mi
Last recorded141,979 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 FPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 141,979 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 141,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 137,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 132,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 132,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 127,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded and splitting

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,597 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,076 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 109,032 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 100,332 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear parking brake effort ,lower than nearside but locking.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin peeling.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus minor splits to inner sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin peeling.

spare tyre deflated.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 91,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus minor splits to inner sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin peeling.

spare tyre deflated.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,900 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Exhaust back box corroded/ delaminating

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

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

O/s/r tyre has light cracking on thread pattern

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,187 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin peeling.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,129 miles

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

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

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

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

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET LIMIT.

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin peeling.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,949 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,412 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,671 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 26,671 miles

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

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

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 FPJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

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

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