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LM57 LYR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,671 mi
Last recorded71,671 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 LYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 71,671 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 62,990 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 62,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 54,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 44,461 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2023 44,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 34,846 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower have quite a lot of wear/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 28,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 21,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,316 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,172 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 16,065 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 15,124 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 13,424 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 11,920 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 9,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2010 8,031 miles

Advise wet conditions

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LM57 LYR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LM57 LYR, 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 LM57 LYR registered?

LM57 LYR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is LM57 LYR safe to buy?

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