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LB07 AOW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,987 mi
Last recorded47,987 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 AOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 47,987 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 47,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 46,460 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 46,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,575 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 44,575 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,336 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,101 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 38,697 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,822 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,928 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 26,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Headlight top braket broken. However headlamp still secure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 26,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Headlight top braket broken. However headlamp still secure.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 25,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 25,408 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 23,142 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 20,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 16,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,784 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 8 May 2010 13,153 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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LB07 AOW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 LB07 AOW, 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 LB07 AOW registered?

LB07 AOW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is LB07 AOW safe to buy?

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