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LC57 WSY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,706 mi
Last recorded129,706 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 WSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 129,706 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges close to cords

Both rear tyres perished

Grease around nearside front hub

front wiper blades poor

offside front seatbelt fraying on edges

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Oct 2017 129,706 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges close to cords

Both rear tyres perished

Grease around nearside front hub

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades poor

offside front seatbelt fraying on edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Oct 2016 123,816 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front tyre balding inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 123,756 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front tyre balding inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 113,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 23 Sep 2015 113,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,964 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 103,964 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake lights do not operate immediately when pedal pressed.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 96,163 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 83,489 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 83,489 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2011 66,437 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,556 miles

stone chip in windscreen

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 WSY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

LC57 WSY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is LC57 WSY safe to buy?

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