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LC57 OEP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,676 mi
Last recorded49,676 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 OEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 49,676 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 48,574 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 47,378 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 45,380 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 43,427 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 43,427 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,408 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 35,759 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 35,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and advise o/s/f tyre bald inner edge n/s/f tyre bald both edges and cut inner side wall, ageing both rear tyres (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,967 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,262 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 29,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,625 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,573 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 15,908 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,758 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 15,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 14,645 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 11,115 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 7,278 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 4,774 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 OEP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

LC57 OEP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 December 2007.

Is LC57 OEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 OEP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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