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LA07 HDU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,768 mi
Last recorded82,768 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 HDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 82,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 79,317 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 79,316 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 75,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 71,295 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,834 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 67,832 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced intermittently not working (4.4.3 (a))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,178 miles

Nearside mirror glass - insecure

both nearside & offside side repeaters have damage & water ingress

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,495 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 59,495 miles

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

number plate lights secure but not fitted correctly due to number plate fixing

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,198 miles

engine poly v belt cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,813 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,901 miles

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

front wipers smear

Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,362 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 41,362 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,472 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 36,471 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,580 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,898 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Jun 2010 25,147 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 25,147 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 HDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

LA07 HDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is LA07 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA07 HDU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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