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LB57 PYD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,879 mi
Last recorded125,879 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 PYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 125,879 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 123,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 121,630 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 116,279 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 116,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 112,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe nut ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine sump corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 112,479 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe nut ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,504 miles

both rear shock covers lose

engine sump corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 107,502 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside hand brake performance low

both rear shock covers lose

engine sump corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,415 miles

Rear Both Rear Shock absorber Dust Covers Insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2018 90,561 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,784 miles

CAM BELT replaced 10years ago at 20/12/07 ---42.319

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

Offside Rear tyre started to distort

Fail 7 Dec 2017 82,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rear exhaust leaking (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CAM BELT replaced 10years ago at 20/12/07 ---42.319

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

Offside Rear tyre started to distort

Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,982 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 74,982 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

hand brake travel

Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,230 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 61,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,634 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,811 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,811 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,068 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2011 39,022 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,277 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 PYD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PYD, 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 PYD registered?

LB57 PYD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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