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LC07 MFO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,493 mi
Last recorded52,493 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 MFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 52,493 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 50,247 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 49,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section Sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 45,373 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 45,373 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 45,252 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 43,519 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 43,519 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 42,933 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 42,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,027 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

power steering assistance low on idle

Pass 7 Jun 2018 39,043 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,391 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished on outer wall

Engine management light illuminated

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,626 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 35,619 miles

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

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)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,988 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 33,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,470 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 30,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,330 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 29,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,617 miles

offside front tyre is starting too be worn uneven

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,040 miles

Front 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 MFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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