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AV07 LEF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,000 mi
Last recorded76,000 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 LEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 76,000 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 65,629 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2024 59,938 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 59,933 miles

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 56,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 56,130 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 56,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner Section (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust Flexi Pipe Deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,482 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

center exhaust clamp broken

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,446 miles

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

center exhaust clamp broken

Pass 29 May 2018 51,630 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 49,579 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 49,578 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 46,697 miles

Offside Front does not clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 28 May 2015 44,001 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both rear tyres have slight cracking and some cuts in tread

Pass 28 May 2015 44,001 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking and some cuts in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

both rear tyres have slight cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,540 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,698 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect plastic underfloor fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2011 28,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,404 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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AV07 LEF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV07 LEF, 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 AV07 LEF registered?

AV07 LEF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is AV07 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV07 LEF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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