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LF07 HDV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,079 mi
Last recorded108,079 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 HDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 108,079 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 103,422 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 103,420 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure rear exhaust box (6.1.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure rear exhaust box shield (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,348 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE MINOR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 95,333 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE MINOR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 91,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 88,507 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 88,507 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,719 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 85,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,041 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,527 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 64,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bumper loose but secure

offside front tyre tread starting to get low on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2014 56,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bumper loose but secure

offside front tyre tread starting to get low on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2013 47,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,363 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,570 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 33,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,663 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 HDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HDV, 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 LF07 HDV registered?

LF07 HDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 August 2007.

Is LF07 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF07 HDV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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