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LB07 YYS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,632 mi
Last recorded96,632 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 96,632 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 85,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 76,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,824 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Jul 2021 37,290 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop split

Nearside indicator repeater light cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear suspension bump stop split

Pass 6 Jul 2020 18,769 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracked

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2019 18,363 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 17,845 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 17,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 17,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 16,370 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,329 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 13,665 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,679 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,395 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,429 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 YYS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

LB07 YYS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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The MOT history for LB07 YYS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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