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LC07 XLD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,636 mi
Last recorded122,636 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 XLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 122,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 122,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 114,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 107,082 miles

Handbrake has slight travel

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 96,369 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 88,873 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,612 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 85,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 84,392 miles

exhaust center clamp loose

Fail 10 May 2019 84,392 miles

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

exhaust center clamp loose

Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 83,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 81,896 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 81,896 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 71,998 miles

front wipers poor

movement in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 18 May 2015 59,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 59,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 48,740 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front wipers poor

slight play in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 8 May 2013 39,576 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 39,409 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 34,082 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 27,270 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 19,627 miles

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

Offside 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 XLD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

LC07 XLD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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