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LA07 UTO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,955 mi
Last recorded75,955 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 UTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 75,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 75,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 74,862 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 74,862 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 74,162 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 72,743 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2022 72,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2021 71,082 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,986 miles

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Complete System

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 69,986 miles

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

Offside 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Complete System

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 68,442 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,835 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,737 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 60,145 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear service brakes only just met the requirements

Fail 16 Aug 2016 60,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear service brakes only just met the requirements

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2015 57,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 55,273 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2013 52,878 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2012 50,588 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,209 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,999 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted

nearside side repeater lamp damaged

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 UTO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA07 UTO registered?

LA07 UTO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 August 2007.

Is LA07 UTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA07 UTO shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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