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LB07 DKV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,689 mi
Last recorded134,689 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 DKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 134,689 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 134,682 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 122,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, heavily worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 113,656 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 105,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 96,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,602 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 87,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,826 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,566 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 71,550 miles

Power steering component leaking rack leaking both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,571 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component nearside steering rack (2.3.3b)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,127 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,122 miles

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing front subframe n/s rear bolt (2.4.G.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,977 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 57,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,128 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

smoke 3.29

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,363 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 41,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 36,492 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,137 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,946 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 DKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DKV, 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 DKV registered?

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

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