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LC57 URR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,541 mi
Last recorded121,541 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 URR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 121,541 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 118,175 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 118,153 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 114,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 111,771 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 109,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 106,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 102,902 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 94,638 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 86,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,287 miles

fuel cap seal poor

nearside front shock absorber damp

rear tyres perished

various bumper damage

Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,287 miles

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

fuel cap seal poor

nearside front shock absorber damp

rear tyres perished

various bumper damage

Fail 11 Jun 2016 78,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside rear and nearside rear tyre valves poor

offside rear tyre is perished and worn on inner edge

service light on

Pass 6 Jun 2015 69,747 miles

front tyres worn on edges - advise replacement soon

fuel cap seal poor

inspection light on

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre perished

various body/bumper damage

Pass 7 Jun 2014 58,633 miles

front tyres worn on edges

fuel cap seal poor

service light on

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,596 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to crack/perish

service lamp on

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 21 May 2012 32,801 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres outer tread perrished and cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,593 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 17,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,624 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 URR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

LC57 URR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is LC57 URR safe to buy?

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