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FY07 LGU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

103,109 mi
Last recorded103,109 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 LGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 103,109 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 93,412 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 93,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 89,931 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 89,903 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 88,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 88,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,256 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 82,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 77,194 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 72,075 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 72,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 66,573 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 66,214 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread. (5.2.3 (e))

service light on.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,918 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 58,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,271 miles

O/S/R tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side components.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 53,271 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side components.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R tyre perished on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 48,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R tyre perished on outer edge.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,523 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 43,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Mar 2013 38,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,230 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,395 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perrished on side walls

Fail 28 Feb 2012 30,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,468 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 15,536 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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FY07 LGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY07 LGU, 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 FY07 LGU registered?

FY07 LGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 March 2007.

Is FY07 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 LGU shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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