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LB57 PYF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,541 mi
Last recorded104,541 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 PYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 104,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 104,541 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,476 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 78,807 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,543 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 67,680 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 58,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 9 Jan 2015 53,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,938 miles

o/s/r tyre cut

Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,141 miles

Front tyres starting to get low

Offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2012 36,315 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,263 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 PYF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PYF, 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 PYF registered?

LB57 PYF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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The MOT history for LB57 PYF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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