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LY57 CAE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,343 mi
Last recorded36,343 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 CAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 36,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 35,661 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 34,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 34,004 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 33,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 32,432 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 31,867 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 31,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 30,462 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 28,913 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,303 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 25,557 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,527 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,300 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 19,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 15,548 miles

nsf consol bush is cracking and has slight movement

pvc undertray fit not alowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2010 12,039 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 12,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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LY57 CAE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LY57 CAE, 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 LY57 CAE registered?

LY57 CAE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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The MOT history for LY57 CAE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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