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LG57 BYO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

116,951 mi
Last recorded116,951 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 BYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 116,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe silencer has blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine suspect sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable outer casing damaged at rear axle (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 116,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Will go all the way to its stop (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe silencer has blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine suspect sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable outer casing damaged at rear axle (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Silencer outer skin heavily peeling

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 114,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 114,005 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 111,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 110,545 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 107,512 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 107,512 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,246 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 97,246 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 88,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 88,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 84,946 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 78,246 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 77,787 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear wheel bearing to be tested after brake repair

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,926 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Number plates poor

O/S/F tyre getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,907 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 58,907 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,943 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 37,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,636 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 28,636 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 23,069 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,069 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 BYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LG57 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

LG57 BYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is LG57 BYO safe to buy?

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