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LA07 XMS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,564 mi
Last recorded106,564 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,564 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust showing deterioration

Fail 26 Sep 2022 106,564 miles

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 (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust showing deterioration

Pass 20 Sep 2021 98,089 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,577 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,699 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 72,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 68,935 miles

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 11 Sep 2015 68,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush floating bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush floating bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,990 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 66,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,771 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside door mirror/ side repeater slightly insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 13 Aug 2013 58,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside door mirror/ side repeater slightly insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,109 miles

EML on

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside side repeater lens cracked and deterioated

Fail 29 Aug 2012 53,109 miles

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

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

EML on

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside side repeater lens cracked and deterioated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,689 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES WORN & PERISHED BOTH SIDES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Fail 2 Sep 2011 40,689 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES WORN & PERISHED BOTH SIDES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,695 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & 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 XMS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XMS, 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 XMS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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