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LA07 USY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,603 mi
Last recorded81,603 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 81,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper/Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper/Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,582 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 62,274 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 12 Sep 2022 58,958 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,897 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 58,888 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,235 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 49,787 miles

Exhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 49,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Door Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,778 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 35,718 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 35,668 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall is perished and has nail in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,914 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,332 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,580 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,290 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,774 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 USY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 USY, 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 USY registered?

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

Is LA07 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA07 USY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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