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LN57 TCY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,174 mi
Last recorded132,174 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 TCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 132,174 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 127,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 127,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 118,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 110,521 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 110,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 103,206 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 98,314 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens has condensation in it

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover broken

Fail 13 Apr 2021 98,314 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light lens has condensation in it

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover broken

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

Offside Front Bonnet release broken

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover broken

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 95,525 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 95,525 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated HAS A SMALL HOLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper DROP LINK DUST COVER HAS A VERY SMALL PINHOLE

Fail 10 Oct 2018 84,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated HAS A SMALL HOLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper DROP LINK DUST COVER HAS A VERY SMALL PINHOLE

Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,405 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,880 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SMALL SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 59,880 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

185/60HR14

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SMALL SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,121 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 46,121 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 37,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 37,441 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,067 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 25,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,762 miles

Rear sidelights flickering

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,248 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,916 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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LN57 TCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LN57 TCY, 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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LN57 TCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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