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LB57 JUC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 100,000 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 100,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 98,145 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box is slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 93,820 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2022 93,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,355 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slight corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 89,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box slight corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,600 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated (out shell damaged)

Pass 30 Nov 2019 85,600 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated (outer shell slight)

Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,400 miles

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)

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer wall

Pass 31 Dec 2016 73,365 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 73,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 62,292 miles

front wishbone rear console bushes split and becoming weak but have no excessive movement

service light on

slight knock and play in steering rack

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,276 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,945 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall not down to cords

dent in drivers door

Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,157 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 JUC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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