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LD07 GVW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,110 mi
Last recorded74,110 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD07 GVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,110 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 73,865 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses fogged/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lenses fogged/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 73,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses fogged/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lenses fogged/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 73,611 miles

Rear both side rear tyres has perishing cracks

Pass 18 May 2023 65,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 60,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 60,272 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened large cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 55,274 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 52,488 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 52,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 49,452 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 46,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,429 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 42,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,736 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Mar 2016 39,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 21,534 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 15,341 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 9,567 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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LD07 GVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LD07 GVW, 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 LD07 GVW registered?

LD07 GVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 2007.

Is LD07 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD07 GVW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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