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LC07 YWE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,307 mi
Last recorded22,307 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 YWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 22,307 miles

Both head lamp lens slightly deteiorated

Pass 22 Nov 2024 21,077 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 20,007 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight tapping noise coming from engine

Pass 24 Nov 2022 19,451 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 19,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel cap seal cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 18,481 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 17,798 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face badly coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 16,449 miles

Offside Front brake disc badly coroded

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 2 May 2019 16,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc badly coroded

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 22 May 2018 15,148 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 14,032 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 12,841 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 11,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 10,498 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 10,047 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 10,047 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 8,952 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 May 2011 7,949 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 6,604 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 6,604 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YWE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE registered?

LC07 YWE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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