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LB57 RRU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,611 mi
Last recorded77,611 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 RRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 77,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 77,611 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))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 73,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 73,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,025 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW INNER EDGE

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Fail 27 Oct 2023 70,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW INNER EDGE

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 67,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 63,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,430 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 54,763 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 50,773 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 50,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,438 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 46,438 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 41,024 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 41,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear As Marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear As Marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 38,281 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 36,641 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,641 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,797 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/front headlight slightly kicking up to the left

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,264 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 32,264 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 27,079 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,476 miles

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

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 RRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

LB57 RRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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