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LG07 FAU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,477 mi
Last recorded64,477 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG07 FAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 64,477 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 57,198 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 57,198 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 53,996 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 50,777 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 50,775 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 48,646 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,770 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 46,768 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2019 43,460 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 43,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,477 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,874 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 25,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 25,509 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear both tyres on 3/4 mm

Pass 8 Jan 2016 22,830 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2015 19,382 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 19,382 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 15,037 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 12,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,330 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 5,989 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 5,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FAU, 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 LG07 FAU registered?

LG07 FAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 2007.

Is LG07 FAU safe to buy?

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