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LC57 YKW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,432 mi
Last recorded95,432 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 YKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 95,432 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,431 miles

Front flexi exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,661 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 76,219 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 73,563 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,007 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,106 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes worn, no excessive movement.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 66,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,141 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,447 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,717 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 25,837 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 25,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside door mirror glass broken.

nearside door mirror indicator broken

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 YKW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

LC57 YKW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is LC57 YKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 YKW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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