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LV57 BYP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,320 mi
Last recorded125,320 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 BYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 125,320 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 125,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 123,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 123,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 121,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 121,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 107,540 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 92,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,373 miles

Coolant leak not leaking its low need top up ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 83,373 miles

Coolant leak not leaking its low need top up ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure has a dent but secured ()

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure had a dent and cut but secured ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,728 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,722 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge no visible tread left

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under covers fitted limited inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2016 42,800 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front wing damaged

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 37,488 miles

Offside front wing damaged

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2015 37,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front wing damaged

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage offside front wing may have caused wheel to go out of alignment check tracking.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 33,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage offside front wing may have caused wheel to go out of alignment check tracking.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 27,706 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 27,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 18,392 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 8,670 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 1,630 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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LV57 BYP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LV57 BYP, 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 LV57 BYP registered?

LV57 BYP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 2007.

Is LV57 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV57 BYP shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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