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LR57 OPB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,482 mi
Last recorded141,482 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 OPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 141,482 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 141,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 138,108 miles

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did not lock on rear service and hand brake

Fail 2 Oct 2024 138,108 miles

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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

did not lock on rear service and hand brake

Pass 7 Oct 2023 135,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 6 Oct 2022 131,063 miles

did not lock on rear both service brake

Fail 6 Oct 2022 131,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

did not lock on rear both service brake

Pass 8 Oct 2021 127,078 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 124,092 miles

did not lock on rear both service brake

Fail 10 Oct 2020 124,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

did not lock on rear both service brake

Pass 10 Oct 2019 121,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

did not lock on rear both service brakes

Fail 10 Oct 2019 121,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

did not lock on rear both service brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2018 114,582 miles

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Fail 6 Oct 2018 114,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 104,833 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 93,331 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,389 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,885 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,944 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,279 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,566 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 OPB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR57 OPB, 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 LR57 OPB registered?

LR57 OPB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 October 2007.

Is LR57 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR57 OPB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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