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LB07 SFO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,226 mi
Last recorded109,226 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 SFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 109,226 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2026 109,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 108,376 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2025 108,376 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 105,865 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 101,975 miles

Nearside Front Slight oil leak from steering rack

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play evident

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of tread

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 99,328 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,830 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight pay

Offside Front wing mirror (indicator) slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

exhaust system corroded

front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 94,448 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 94,448 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,603 miles

plate value is 1.60 for emissions

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,760 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,025 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,160 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,362 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 45,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 36,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,332 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,589 miles

slight movement from nearside steering mechanism

Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,653 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 SFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SFO, 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 SFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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