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LB07 YZC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,386 mi
Last recorded85,386 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 YZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 82,405 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 77,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,050 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 73,031 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 68,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance to front service brakes with nearside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe deteriorated with a slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim and not illuminating plate as it should.

Rear beam axle corroded.

Rear service and parking brakes noisy in operation, recommend clean and adjust.

Fail 17 Dec 2020 68,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear pivot bush perished and collapsed with centre section missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter split and perished at drive shaft (small) end. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance to front service brakes with nearside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe deteriorated with a slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear beam axle corroded.

Rear service and parking brakes noisy in operation, recommend clean and adjust.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,252 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread depth getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,251 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread depth getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,157 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,231 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 30,722 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,722 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,388 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,494 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 YZC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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