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LB07 LKU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

109,907 mi
Last recorded109,907 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 LKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 109,907 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 109,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 104,533 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 104,533 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure both clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 17 Jan 2024 99,299 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 99,299 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 95,670 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,995 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 89,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 79,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 73,037 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 67,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 2 x rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 67,225 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 2 x rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,648 miles

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

brake test not done

Fail 9 Jan 2018 60,633 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake test not done

Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,769 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,409 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 47,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service light on

Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,771 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 39,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2012 34,997 miles

o/s/r-o/s/f bumpbers scrathed an hit n/s/f wing mirror hit and cracked

service light on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades smear slightly

o/s/r tyre side wall cut

parking brake lever comes up high

Fail 15 Nov 2011 29,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades smear slightly

o/s/r tyre side wall cut

parking brake lever comes up high

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,211 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 21,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

LB07 LKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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