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LB07 SEY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,854 mi
Last recorded101,854 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 101,854 miles

Front flexible section of exhaust blowing slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 101,854 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front flexible section of exhaust blowing slightly

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 100,142 miles

Front Lower arm rear bushes starting to crack.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Offside Front shock absorber slightly damp.

Pass 27 Oct 2023 95,814 miles

Both rear coil springs badly corroded.

Handbrake travel long.

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

Nearside number plate light dim.

Rear number plate starting to fade.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 90,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear brakes have a light bind.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,072 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 85,072 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 81,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the tread. 2015. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 25 May 2019 75,421 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2018 67,909 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2017 52,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2016 36,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2015 25,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 18,775 miles

service due

Pass 22 Apr 2013 14,487 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)

Pass 10 May 2012 12,485 miles

Offside rear slightly damage

Pass 18 May 2011 9,785 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 7,686 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 SEY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SEY, 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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LB07 SEY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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