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LB07 BLJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,700 mi
Last recorded98,700 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 BLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,700 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 92,948 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 89,064 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,507 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 88,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,586 miles

Nearside Rear of vehicle damaged but no sharp edges

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 77,585 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear of vehicle damaged but no sharp edges

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,256 miles

damage to nearside rear

Pass 28 Sep 2016 63,331 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 60,451 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,517 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,177 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

n/s/r tyre pershing

o/s/r tyre pershing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,513 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 41,513 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front inner wishbone arms bushes heavily perished.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 34,967 miles

Both front wishbone arms bushes worn, perished.

Slight play N/S steering tie rod.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,916 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight leak from steering rack

slight play in n/s/f wishbone bush

Fail 28 Oct 2010 27,916 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

slight leak from steering rack

slight play in n/s/f wishbone bush

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 BLJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LB07 BLJ, 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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LB07 BLJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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