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LN57 YBO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,860 mi
Last recorded120,860 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 YBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 120,860 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 120,860 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 115,860 miles

Front Registration Plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deterioration to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Reverse Lamp not working

Fail 28 Aug 2024 115,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration Plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deterioration to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Reverse Lamp not working

Pass 17 Aug 2023 109,758 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH; Deterioration to lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Aug 2023 109,758 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH; Deterioration to lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 100,899 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 75,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,651 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,557 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,821 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,563 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 46,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,698 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,125 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,589 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,648 miles

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

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 YBO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LN57 YBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN57 YBO registered?

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

Is LN57 YBO safe to buy?

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