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LC07 KGV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,340 mi
Last recorded87,340 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 KGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,340 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gear box mount defective

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,121 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 85,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 80,779 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 80,078 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 76,705 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 76,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,037 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 67,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 63,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,551 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 58,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre, cuts in outer sidewall. not deep enough to expose cords.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,612 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 47,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 38,201 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 38,201 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 34,940 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 30,934 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 27,149 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,369 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,894 miles

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Pass 10 Apr 2010 10,969 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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LC07 KGV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KGV, 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 LC07 KGV registered?

LC07 KGV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 April 2007.

Is LC07 KGV safe to buy?

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