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LA07 OGG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,560 mi
Last recorded117,560 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 OGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 117,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 110,098 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 110,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 106,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 104,008 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,960 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,342 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 96,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,143 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

Fail 2 Jun 2018 83,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ***front pipe flexi joint fractured*** (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted ***inner rim*** (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated ***unable to spin road wheel to test wheel bearing*** (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board ***Front pipe flexi joint fractured*** (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***outer sidewall cut/damaged***195/50R15-82V*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,858 miles

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter pin holed seeping small amount of grease.

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Offside Rear brake biding, marginal pass, should investigate.

bothside front brake discs inner face worn thin.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 76,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb could be wrongly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working within wing mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter pin holed seeping small amount of grease.

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Offside Rear brake biding, marginal pass, should investigate.

bothside front brake discs inner face worn thin.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,392 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 62,139 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 62,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 May 2015 62,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 59,032 miles

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 54,144 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

O/S/R Tyre is starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2013 54,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing

O/S/R Tyre is starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 46,856 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 46,856 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 38,209 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 38,209 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,041 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 OGG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OGG, 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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LA07 OGG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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