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LA07 USW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,662 mi
Last recorded149,662 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 USW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 149,662 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 149,662 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 143,665 miles

Washer pipe split

Fail 14 Nov 2023 143,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Washer pipe split

Pass 7 Nov 2022 139,172 miles

Washer pipe split. Still works enough for MOT

Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 134,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 129,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 120,534 miles

Mid exhaust sleeve clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,449 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 119,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 106,042 miles

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

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

slight bind on o/s reaer slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,130 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 2015 90,170 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,498 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,199 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,723 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 28,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/F tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil over filled

Pass 17 Jul 2010 28,927 miles

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

O/S/F tyre starting to perish

Oil over filled

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 USW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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