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LA07 GHJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,436 mi
Last recorded121,436 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 GHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 121,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 115,925 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 107,695 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 102,704 miles

front exhaust flexy leaking .......

long hand brake lever travel .......

rear exhaust silencer corroding .......

Fail 31 Jul 2020 102,704 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexy leaking .......

long hand brake lever travel .......

rear exhaust silencer corroding .......

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,520 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wiper blades no fast speed

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,872 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 86,211 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays

Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,450 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Undertrays

Fail 18 Jul 2016 80,438 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Undertrays

Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,741 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 61,741 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 48,583 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,180 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 36,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2010 19,299 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 GHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

LA07 GHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 July 2007.

Is LA07 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA07 GHJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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