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LA07 DZE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

180,940 mi
Last recorded180,940 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 DZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 180,940 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 180,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 173,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 173,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 169,489 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Fail 11 Jan 2021 169,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 13 Jan 2020 165,074 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 164,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 156,751 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 156,739 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 151,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 138,500 miles

windscreen cracked on n/s top section

Fail 9 Jan 2017 138,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/17/82h (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

windscreen cracked on n/s top section

Pass 13 Jan 2016 122,617 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 122,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,233 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 101,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,188 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2013 81,188 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,387 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,916 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 47,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,031 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 35,031 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)

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 DZE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LA07 DZE, 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 LA07 DZE registered?

LA07 DZE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2007.

Is LA07 DZE safe to buy?

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