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LC57 FYB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,372 mi
Last recorded68,372 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,372 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,061 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 65,303 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Fail 27 Jan 2015 63,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alignment problem offside

inner arch plastuics rubbing nearside anti roll bar

oil level low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,920 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alignment problem offside

inner arch plastuics rubbing nearside anti roll bar

oil level low

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,748 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,551 miles

air bag light on! drivers seat exsplosive dettonated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 55,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

air bag light on! drivers seat exsplosive dettonated

Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,442 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 47,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 33,457 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 33,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC57 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

LC57 FYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is LC57 FYB safe to buy?

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