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LG04 HGN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,853 mi
Last recorded87,853 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 HGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 87,853 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 87,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 84,452 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 84,452 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 80,322 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2023 80,254 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,342 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 76,342 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 72,790 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 72,787 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 65,170 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 61,921 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,688 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 55,528 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 55,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,259 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,336 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 50,336 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

n/s handbrake cable not fixed into back plate

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,048 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 42,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyre walls perished & cut but unable to tell how deep

Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,888 miles

rear tyre walls perished & cut but unable to tell how deep

Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 27,924 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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LG04 HGN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG04 HGN, 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 LG04 HGN registered?

LG04 HGN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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