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LF07 DLE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,028 mi
Last recorded99,028 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 DLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,028 miles

crack in top of screen

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

Fail 5 Aug 2022 99,012 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

crack in top of screen

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 6 Aug 2021 98,958 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 98,922 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,244 miles

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

Offside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 97,243 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned offside front head lamp image incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 95,927 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED

Fail 6 Aug 2019 95,868 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working DOOR MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED

Pass 4 Aug 2018 86,823 miles

Front number plate

Offside Rear lamp damaaged

oil leaking underside engine/transmission

Fail 4 Aug 2018 86,823 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaaged

oil leaking underside engine/transmission

Pass 5 Aug 2017 80,142 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 77,219 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 77,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2016 76,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

both rear tyres are very perished and cracked

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

coolant below minimum level

items removed from view prior to test

oil leak

oil light illuminated but level above minimum

Pass 22 May 2015 73,909 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 73,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,033 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 56,091 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 56,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,126 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,208 miles

Both front suspension lower arm console bushes perishing.

Pass 25 May 2010 32,427 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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LF07 DLE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LF07 DLE, 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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LF07 DLE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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