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AP07 LFT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 LFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 71,957 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 71,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,325 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

small chip in screen

undertrays obscuring testable items. Brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,678 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased - not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 29 Jun 2020 62,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes waxed/grease - not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 62,830 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes waxed/grease - not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,934 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears, (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,180 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged/cover slightly displaced but no sharp edges,

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

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

both front tyres are bald on inner edges!, but no cords visible at time of test.

both rear tyres are cracked/perished but no cords visible at time of test.

full length undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge,

Offside Front tyre is bald on inner edge but no cords exposed,

full length undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 41,163 miles

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)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge,

Offside Front tyre is bald on inner edge but no cords exposed,

full length undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,297 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,496 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,050 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 28,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,447 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 25,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,706 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,933 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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AP07 LFT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP07 LFT, 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 AP07 LFT registered?

AP07 LFT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2007.

Is AP07 LFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP07 LFT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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