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LB57 WGY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,330 mi
Last recorded62,330 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 WGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 62,330 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 57,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 54,567 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 49,893 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jan 2023 49,893 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,799 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 45,725 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,953 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 42,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,912 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 33,660 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 30,976 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 28,111 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 28,110 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 23,889 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 19,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 13,744 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 13,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 7,936 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 3,938 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 2,277 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 2,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WGY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WGY, 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 WGY registered?

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

Is LB57 WGY safe to buy?

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