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LS57 OBX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,872 mi
Last recorded105,872 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 OBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2023 105,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2022 105,869 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 105,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 104,818 miles

underside/ exhaust/ suspension showing surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,809 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,189 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 96,364 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,287 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 89,221 miles

Nearside Front drop link rubber boot split

unable to carry out full seat belt check due childs seat fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 89,221 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front drop link rubber boot split

Nearside Rear Lower side light not working

unable to carry out full seat belt check due childs seat fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,583 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 81,583 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 81,453 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coolant level low

exhaust corroding

nearside anti roll bar link dust cover splitting

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,445 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,517 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 19,449 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 OBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS57 OBX, 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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What year was LS57 OBX registered?

LS57 OBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is LS57 OBX safe to buy?

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