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LR57 OOB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,311 mi
Last recorded102,311 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 OOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 102,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 94,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,726 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,464 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear bump stops worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear beam bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 83,462 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear bump stops worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear beam bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,777 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 78,024 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,464 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,025 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 67,025 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,481 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 56,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,446 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,779 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,307 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 28,307 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,738 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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LR57 OOB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 LR57 OOB, 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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LR57 OOB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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