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LB07 FFN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,303 mi
Last recorded105,303 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 FFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 105,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 101,888 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,551 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 101,548 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,715 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear service brake very slight bind

Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,178 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 82,178 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 69,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 57,927 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 52,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 52,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,351 miles

Coolant temperature light flashing.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,572 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 34,478 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 25,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 20,338 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,225 miles

coolent level low

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight movement front lower arm rear bushes

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 FFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

LB07 FFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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