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GR07 LWX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,146 mi
Last recorded95,146 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 LWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 95,146 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 95,146 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

radiator not secure

Pass 27 Nov 2024 85,730 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,698 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,389 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 62,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 54,134 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 54,133 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 48,130 miles

N/S SUN VISOR LOOSE

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 48,130 miles

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

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

N/S SUN VISOR LOOSE

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 41,431 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT FRAYING ....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW

Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,244 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 37,243 miles

Braking system leaking SERVO PIPE (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,145 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 33,143 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,348 miles

both front , rear inner wishbone bushes weak

both rear tyres low ....early rectification advised

handbrake has travel

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,411 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,128 miles

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONES BUSHES WEAK

N/S REAR TYRE LOW ....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 18,518 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,478 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 15,478 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,311 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE BECOMING LOW ,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,526 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

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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GR07 LWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GR07 LWX, 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 GR07 LWX registered?

GR07 LWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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