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LS57 DYH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,198 mi
Last recorded69,198 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 DYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 69,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 68,270 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,261 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 67,261 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osf tyre cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake pads 70% worn

Nsr door lock int sticking

Pass 20 Oct 2022 65,250 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 65,251 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Osr spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front washers inop (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,071 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,393 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 56,833 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 56,834 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing f/antiroll bar dust covers split no longer able to keep out dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,677 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,531 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,460 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,920 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,501 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2014 37,501 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,132 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,256 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,597 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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LS57 DYH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS57 DYH, 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 LS57 DYH registered?

LS57 DYH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is LS57 DYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 DYH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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