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LC57 YFS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,407 mi
Last recorded84,407 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 84,407 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 84,407 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 % N/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 81,319 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 81,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,397 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 80,397 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,586 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 78,586 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,706 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,168 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 71,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,428 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,640 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 185/60 x 14 82 h (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 60,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 185/60 x 14 82 h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,171 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,066 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 38,957 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,646 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 19,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010
Fail 17 Nov 2010 12,282 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YFS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

LC57 YFS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is LC57 YFS safe to buy?

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