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LD07 THK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,461 mi
Last recorded151,461 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD07 THK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 151,461 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 151,461 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 145,606 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 145,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed by deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed by deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 140,808 miles

Exhaust flexi join getting poor.

Fail 17 Aug 2020 140,808 miles

Exhaust flexi join getting poor.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 126,326 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking oil

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged but no cord showing

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

both rear coil springs corroded

coolant leak [radiator]

slight exhaust leak front flexi pipe...

Fail 19 Apr 2019 126,326 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking oil

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged but no cord showing

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

both rear coil springs corroded

coolant leak [radiator]

slight exhaust leak front flexi pipe...

Pass 26 Apr 2018 112,040 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,827 miles

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,021 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 3 May 2014 66,567 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 66,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 56,240 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn but not to excess at present

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Fail 24 May 2013 56,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn but not to excess at present

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Pass 29 May 2012 45,841 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

oil leak from engine

osr tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 24 May 2011 38,930 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 27,994 miles

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

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 THK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 THK, 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 THK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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