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LA07 HTF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,365 mi
Last recorded66,365 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 HTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 66,365 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 66,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 65,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 65,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 64,737 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 63,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,500 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,961 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk taped up

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk taped up

Fail 1 Jul 2019 55,957 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear seat belt stalk taped up

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk taped up

park brake lever high

Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,931 miles

centre and nearside rear seat belt buckles tapped

Fail 9 Jul 2018 53,928 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

centre and nearside rear seat belt buckles tapped

Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,072 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre and n/s/r seat belt stalk covers taped up

Fail 12 Jul 2017 51,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre and n/s/r seat belt stalk covers taped up

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,418 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 42,811 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)

slight exhaust leak from front pipe area

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,380 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 37,380 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,938 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,848 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,936 miles

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

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

front tyres worn to 2.5ml

Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,665 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 HTF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

LA07 HTF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2007.

Is LA07 HTF safe to buy?

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