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LD07 LCJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,043 mi
Last recorded113,043 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD07 LCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 113,043 miles

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

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

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Fail 11 Nov 2025 113,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 12 Nov 2024 99,578 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 99,479 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,167 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 91,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 73,879 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,863 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,393 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 61,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,973 miles

* Very heavy wear on both front tyre edges, need attention very soon. 185/60/14H *

Both front wipers in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2017 51,326 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,953 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,239 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 44,239 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,398 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 38,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

185/60r14

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,247 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,835 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 27,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,641 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,492 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 LCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

LD07 LCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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