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LD07 GWW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

225,120 mi
Last recorded225,120 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD07 GWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 225,120 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 221,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 221,114 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 217,166 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 210,782 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged main mirror frame (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2018 210,774 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML Displayed

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak transmission ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 204,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge. stepped

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 204,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge. stepped

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 198,745 miles

Nearside rear tyre stepped

Fail 30 Apr 2016 198,745 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear tyre stepped

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 185,405 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (stepped)

offside front track rod inner joint has slight play

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 29 Apr 2015 185,405 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (stepped)

offside front track rod inner joint has slight play

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Mar 2014 174,031 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (stepped)

offside rear tyre has small cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 25 Mar 2014 174,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (stepped)

offside rear tyre has small cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 5 Apr 2013 157,963 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 157,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside door mirror damaged.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 136,162 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

o/s/f lower wishbone bush deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2012 136,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

o/s/f lower wishbone bush deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2011 112,343 miles

n/s/r tyre tread slightly steped

o/s and n/s front wishbone inner bushs deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2011 112,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre tread slightly steped

o/s and n/s front wishbone inner bushs deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,928 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2010 82,928 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

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 GWW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 LD07 GWW, 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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LD07 GWW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 March 2007.

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