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LB07 SCZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,814 mi
Last recorded20,814 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 SCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 20,814 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 20,421 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 19,939 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 19,487 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 19,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 19,095 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 18,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 18,183 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 17,505 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 17,505 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 17,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 16,051 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 May 2016 15,281 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 14,230 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2014 13,219 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,045 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 10,905 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 8,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 6,378 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on centre

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 SCZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

LB07 SCZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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