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LG57 YKY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,509 mi
Last recorded65,509 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 YKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 65,509 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,793 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 64,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 63,585 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 61,801 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 58,793 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,947 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,388 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 45,581 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 45,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,778 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,358 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 24,201 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,234 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,295 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,217 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 YKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY registered?

LG57 YKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is LG57 YKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG57 YKY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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