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LC07 ECD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,830 mi
Last recorded96,830 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 ECD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 96,830 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

undertrays installed obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2025 95,886 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has reserve travel

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

parking brake lever has reserve travel

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2023 93,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 93,367 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,896 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 75,903 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,885 miles

All 4 tyres have age cracking present between the tread of tyre.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 75,885 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All 4 tyres have age cracking present between the tread of tyre.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,160 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracking present in-between tread and present on sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,986 miles

Offside Rear Seat has rip in and exposing metal that holds seat foam in etc

Offside Rear shock absorber Bump stop perished

Rear Both rear tyres age cracked on sidewall and in between tread

Fail 21 Apr 2016 65,986 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in

Offside Rear Seat has rip in and exposing metal that holds seat foam in etc

Offside Rear shock absorber Bump stop perished

Rear Both rear tyres age cracked on sidewall and in between tread

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,001 miles

exhaust corroded from front to rear

nearside under tray has slight damage

offside rear seat damaged

removed drivers veiw obstructions from centre mirror

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,506 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing but still clearing the screen.

Front bumper damaged, has been temporary repaired.

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking on sidewalls

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 55,506 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing but still clearing the screen.

Front bumper damaged, has been temporary repaired.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking on sidewalls

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,977 miles

front and rear number plate font is of two colours but not likely to be misread

front tyres tread getting low (on 3mm)

nearside front wheel buckled slightly (inner rim)

rear bump stops damaged slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,045 miles

both rear tyres cracking due to age

nsr tyre 2mm

osr tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Apr 2011 35,045 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking due to age

nsr tyre 2mm

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 5 May 2010 28,529 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 28,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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LC07 ECD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC07 ECD, 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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LC07 ECD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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