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LA07 XCT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,115 mi
Last recorded88,115 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 XCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 88,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 82,366 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 78,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 74,265 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 74,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,530 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,465 miles

Boot lid slightly loose Both sides. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 62,465 miles

Boot lid slightly loose Both sides. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,330 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,436 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 45,436 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,230 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 39,230 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,170 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,855 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 24,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 15,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,725 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 6,997 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 5,571 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 XCT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

LA07 XCT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 August 2007.

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