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LC57 GRF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,152 mi
Last recorded138,152 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 GRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 138,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays

Pass 14 Sep 2016 136,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 126,237 miles

Front both lowere arm rear bushes worn

front brake pads worn low

Fail 12 Sep 2015 126,194 miles

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

Front both lowere arm rear bushes worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Sep 2014 113,437 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 101,619 miles

low emisions emitted (no printout available)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,692 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 89,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,140 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,386 miles

both rear tyers on the wear bands

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 GRF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GRF, 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 GRF registered?

LC57 GRF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 October 2007.

Is LC57 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 GRF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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