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LC07 RLV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,901 mi
Last recorded114,901 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 RLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 114,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 110,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,533 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 101,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,855 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,191 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,598 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 85,792 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,434 miles

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Outer Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Rear Both Tyre Treads Getting Low Inner Edges

Some Chips In Windscreen & Small Crack Nearside Upper Not Effecting Drivers View Of The Road

Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,353 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,869 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,852 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,780 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 44,455 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,455 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,558 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,840 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 RLV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

LC07 RLV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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