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LA07 BMZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,185 mi
Last recorded22,185 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 BMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 22,185 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 22,164 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 12,983 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside / brake discs corroding (1.2.1 (e))

Front nearside and offside lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside Lower sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated / loose

Rear brake increase uneven 25%

Pass 11 Jun 2024 12,923 miles

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

Front nearside and offside lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

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

Nearside lower sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2023 12,641 miles

Nearside Lower sill damaged

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2022 12,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens deteriorating recommend replacement (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 11,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 10,885 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp dim /deteriorated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 10,747 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light deteriorating (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2019 10,747 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light deteriorating (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorating (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre badly perished recommend replacement

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorating (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 10,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 10,069 miles

both front tyres perishing recommend attention

Pass 28 Jun 2016 9,322 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 7,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 7,939 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,446 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 5,712 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 4,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 3,614 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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LA07 BMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LA07 BMZ, 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 LA07 BMZ registered?

LA07 BMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is LA07 BMZ safe to buy?

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