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LB57 KNO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,222 mi
Last recorded81,222 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 KNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 81,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 81,120 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 75,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi fatigue (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 70,197 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi fatigue (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,880 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 64,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,424 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 59,313 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 53,959 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,815 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 43,268 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 37,880 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,324 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 30,178 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 30,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 30,172 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,566 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2014 28,483 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,434 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,700 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 19,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 17,989 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 KNO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KNO, 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 KNO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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