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LB07 COU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,906 mi
Last recorded27,906 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 COU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 27,906 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 27,906 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 26,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 26,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 24,763 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 24,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine noisy

Pass 12 Dec 2022 23,148 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 21,719 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 20,719 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear Seats ()

Fuel cap seal start cracking

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 19,980 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear Seats ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut no cord outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Door mirror repeater damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,408 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 14,706 miles

Nearside repeater lens partially broken.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 8,691 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 6,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 5,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 5,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 4,832 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 4,087 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 4,084 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 3,264 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 COU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 COU, 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 LB07 COU registered?

LB07 COU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is LB07 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB07 COU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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