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LD57 FYB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 FYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 93,951 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 93,737 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 90,503 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 90,500 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 85,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 76,968 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 76,968 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,458 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 70,458 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,401 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 65,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 59,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,770 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,764 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,292 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,994 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,797 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,630 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,963 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges and perrishing

Fail 31 Aug 2012 18,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges and perrishing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,164 miles

n/s mirror cracked

n/s rear child seat fitted, unable to access properly

o/s and n/s front tyre tread starting to get low

Pass 14 Aug 2010 11,022 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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LD57 FYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 LD57 FYB, 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 LD57 FYB registered?

LD57 FYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is LD57 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD57 FYB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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