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LS57 OBL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,599 mi
Last recorded84,599 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 OBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 84,599 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 75,556 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 75,555 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,156 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 72,154 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Incorrect road wheel fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 65,863 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 62,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 62,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,868 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,443 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 49,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,019 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Bothside rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,961 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2013 30,218 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 30,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,231 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 OBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBL, 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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LS57 OBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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