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LG07 CAA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,955 mi
Last recorded94,955 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG07 CAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 94,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre slight wear to inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2024 94,955 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre slight wear to inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2023 92,530 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 92,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 90,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 90,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 88,232 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 88,232 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 58,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 72,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 67,472 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 58,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush started to perish. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Continental 185/60R14/82H Tread bald towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush started to perish. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Continental 185/60R14/82H Tread bald towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 58,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Kumho 185/60R14/82H Outer sidewall perished and starting to expose cords. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Kumho 185/60R14/82H Outer sidewall perished and starting to expose cords. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush started to perish. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Continental 185/60R14/82H Tread bald towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Aim below base line. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush started to perish. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Continental 185/60R14/82H Tread bald towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 52,222 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 51,334 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 5 May 2015 51,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,045 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,269 miles

cut in offside rear outer tyre wall . no cords showing /rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2013 46,269 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in offside rear outer tyre wall . no cords showing /rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,533 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking / cut in offside rear inner tyre wall . no ply showing

Fail 29 Feb 2012 37,533 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

rear tyres cracking / cut in offside rear inner tyre wall . no ply showing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,728 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,626 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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LG07 CAA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LG07 CAA, 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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LG07 CAA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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