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LA07 UPG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,071 mi
Last recorded82,071 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 UPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 82,071 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 74,878 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 13 Apr 2023 74,878 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,988 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 70,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 62,524 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 61,032 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,498 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 56,933 miles

Slight leak from power steering.

Fail 1 Dec 2016 56,933 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Slight leak from power steering.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,601 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 50,599 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,431 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 47,431 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

left front fog lens cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2013 40,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

left front fog lens cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,450 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 33,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,100 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 29,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

1x nsr sidelight not working (upper)

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

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

engine light on

front brake discs slightly lipped

nsr tyre perished/cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,752 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 UPG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG registered?

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

Is LA07 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA07 UPG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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