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LN57 YBF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,859 mi
Last recorded142,859 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 YBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 142,859 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 142,366 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 124,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 124,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) missing x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,110 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 95,108 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps TWO LIGHT SOURCES BOTH INOPERATIVE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST GAS LEAK AT FLEXI JOINT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,762 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 88,762 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,686 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,303 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,876 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,541 miles

nearside rear lower side light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,109 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,743 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,680 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,740 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,771 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,740 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 YBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LN57 YBF, 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 LN57 YBF registered?

LN57 YBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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