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LY57 EKR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,420 mi
Last recorded33,420 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 33,420 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,833 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 23,766 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 21,099 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,723 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,723 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 20,723 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 18,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 14,314 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 14,314 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,503 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 9,693 miles

Nearside rear tyre has two punctures one of which is in the inner sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 8,157 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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LY57 EKR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

LY57 EKR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 December 2007.

Is LY57 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 EKR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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