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LG57 EPC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,939 mi
Last recorded96,939 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 EPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 96,939 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 96,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 94,418 miles

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

Offside Front side mirror case missing

Pass 17 Apr 2024 90,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 87,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2022 84,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

head lamp beam deflectors fitted.

nearside headlamp loose top mounting broken

nearside track rod end boot perished

offside headlamp loose top mounting broken

Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,774 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

head lamp beam deflectors fitted.

offside headlamp loose top mounting broken

Fail 19 Jul 2021 80,774 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

head lamp beam deflectors fitted.

offside headlamp loose top mounting broken

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,437 miles

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft flange seal leaking,but not excessive

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,144 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185,60,r14,82h avon (5.2.3 (e))

head lamp deflectors fitted.

Fail 23 Aug 2019 74,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [ drop link] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185,60,r14,82h avon (5.2.3 (e))

head lamp deflectors fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,195 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 69,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 64,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread is exactly 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,439 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,101 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,096 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,058 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 26,053 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres slightly wearing uneven

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 EPC 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 LG57 EPC, 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 EPC registered?

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

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