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LC57 DYT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,921 mi
Last recorded126,921 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 DYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,921 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring components

trays fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2020 126,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

engine cover fitted obscuring components

trays fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2019 122,001 miles

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))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 122,001 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 118,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 111,502 miles

Nearside Front repeter light lence broken

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 111,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front repeter light lence broken

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 105,159 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 105,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 99,276 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)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 99,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 84,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,508 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,540 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 59,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,094 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,094 miles

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

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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LC57 DYT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LC57 DYT, 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 LC57 DYT registered?

LC57 DYT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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