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LG57 BYF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,873 mi
Last recorded106,873 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 BYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 106,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 106,873 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 102,442 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pad wire slightly insecure

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 27 Oct 2021 96,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pad wire slightly insecure

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,793 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 93,793 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,735 miles

Front exhaust flex cover broken

Nearside Front wheel brake wire broken

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

hand brake has litte reserve travel

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,840 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,270 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 80,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,592 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 65,104 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 55,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,108 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 48,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,057 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,608 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,892 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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LG57 BYF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LG57 BYF, 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 LG57 BYF registered?

LG57 BYF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is LG57 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG57 BYF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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