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LC57 EPV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,933 mi
Last recorded151,933 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 EPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 151,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 145,710 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 140,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 128,475 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 128,475 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 120,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 117,200 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror cover damaged/covered with tape

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer splitting just acceptable recommend replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside side repeater slightly dim

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair uneven 26% (1.2.1 (c))

Rear shock absorber deteriorating

slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2018 112,917 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Road wheel slightly damaged nsr and osr (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arms rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal badly perished recommend replacement

rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2018 112,917 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Road wheel slightly damaged nsr and osr (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arms rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal badly perished recommend replacement

nsf tyre side wall damaged recommend attention

rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2017 106,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating/slight leak

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2017 106,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating/slight leak

os windscreen wiper smearing

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,497 miles

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

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 95,040 miles

nsf and osf tyres worn on edges,main tread pattern legal

nsr tyre perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2014 87,739 miles

Drivers door mirror loose

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear tyre perrishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen Damaged Zone B

Pass 19 Apr 2014 87,739 miles

Drivers door mirror loose

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear tyre perrishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen Damaged Zone B

Pass 8 Apr 2013 81,969 miles

both floors covered with plastic trays limited view of components.

both front tyres just legal on 1.6mm

n/s repeater lamp lense damaged.

n/s/rear tyre perhing.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 74,967 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 74,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,736 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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LC57 EPV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC57 EPV, 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 LC57 EPV registered?

LC57 EPV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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