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DA07 LWS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,122 mi
Last recorded170,122 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 LWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 170,122 miles

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

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

Fuel cover/ cup slightly damaged

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,604 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2024 104,767 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seatbelt anchorage prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner 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 12 Oct 2019 71,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,992 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 66,844 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,901 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 60,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,757 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,757 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre is starting to wear on edges.

Pass 29 May 2015 48,130 miles

Offside rear tyre low on tread 2+mm

Rear bushes in both side front lower arms starting to split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 41,322 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 35,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 May 2012 29,935 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2011 24,475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 24,475 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 18,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 18,112 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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DA07 LWS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DA07 LWS, 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 DA07 LWS registered?

DA07 LWS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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The MOT history for DA07 LWS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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