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LC07 MRU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,414 mi
Last recorded89,414 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 MRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 89,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f antiroll bar link boots worn

Fail 19 Jan 2026

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f antiroll bar link boots worn

Pass 20 Jan 2025

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023
Pass 18 Jan 2023
Fail 18 Jan 2023

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,332 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 82,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,963 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,550 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,456 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 66,456 miles

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 66,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,043 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 56,043 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle leaking (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,715 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 44,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 35,686 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,005 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 34,005 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,531 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 20,872 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f, has severe cracking on outer shoulder. o/s/r tyre has severe cracking on inner and outer shoulder. n/s/f tyre has a very slight tear on outer sidewall. o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall and shoulder.

Fail 2 May 2011 15,681 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 May 2011 15,681 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 9,491 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 9,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

LC07 MRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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