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LC07 RBU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,139 mi
Last recorded76,139 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 76,139 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 76,139 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,949 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,778 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,339 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 67,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 63,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 56,348 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 56,347 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 50,354 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 50,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,927 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 45,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 42,025 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 37,505 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,824 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2013 25,224 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 20,624 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 17,188 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 RBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LC07 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

LC07 RBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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The MOT history for LC07 RBU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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