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L44 EXH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

67,537 mi
Last recorded67,537 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 EXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 67,537 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 67,521 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,681 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 59,951 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,999 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,207 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,812 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,554 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2015 34,447 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,111 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,260 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,572 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 15,892 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,264 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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L44 EXH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L44 EXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L44 EXH registered?

L44 EXH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is L44 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 EXH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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