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LC57 EPY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 EPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 91,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 86,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 83,439 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,787 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated but preventing dirt ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,472 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 54,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load surround missing (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 49,729 miles

nearside front seat belt clasp shroud missing

slight wear noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,180 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 23,549 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 23,549 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 17,357 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,025 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 14,874 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 14,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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LC57 EPY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EPY, 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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LC57 EPY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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