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LB57 PXG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,232 mi
Last recorded76,232 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 PXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 76,232 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 76,232 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,707 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,101 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 68,015 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 68,015 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ** 185/60R14 ** (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 185/60R14 ** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 185/60R14 ** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,314 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 63,202 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 63,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,924 miles

The installation of child seats prevent a full inspection of rear adult seat belts

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,686 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,069 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 48,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,295 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2014 40,295 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 36,838 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 33,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,756 miles

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Offside side repeater lens cracked

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 PXG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB57 PXG registered?

LB57 PXG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is LB57 PXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 PXG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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