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LB57 KFC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,720 mi
Last recorded148,720 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 KFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 148,720 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 137,745 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both - beam image weak (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 126,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 126,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 120,505 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 120,351 miles

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 110,615 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 110,615 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 101,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned projected image (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 89,994 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

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

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

Offside Rear Light Lens Slightly Damaged But No Sharp Edge

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 22 Dec 2018 89,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

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

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

Offside Rear Light Lens Slightly Damaged But No Sharp Edge

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2017 85,814 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 85,814 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 80,950 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 80,950 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,580 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2016 75,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,870 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2012 62,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,321 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 58,321 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

f discs rusty

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 KFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KFC, 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 KFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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