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LS57 OFA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,682 mi
Last recorded155,682 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 OFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 155,682 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 155,682 miles

Emissions not tested no cambelt history & mil light (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 147,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 147,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 134,089 miles

Coolant leak slight leak from lower radiator hose ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower rear most bush incorrectly fitted and slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens is damaged and light output lower than expected (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Offside Front Lower rear most bush incorrectly fitted and slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 134,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section securing clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to headlamp being insecure (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Coolant leak slight leak from lower radiator hose ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower rear most bush incorrectly fitted and slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens is damaged and light output lower than expected (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Offside Front Lower rear most bush incorrectly fitted and slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,077 miles

Front brake imbalance approx 20%

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 113,077 miles

Front brake imbalance approx 20%

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 96,419 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,670 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 79,515 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 67,954 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,954 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,752 miles

engine pan and floor pans fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2011 50,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine pan and floor pans fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,992 miles

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

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

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 OFA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

LS57 OFA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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