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LG07 RSX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,716 mi
Last recorded80,716 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG07 RSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 80,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 80,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,408 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 80,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,799 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,978 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,528 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 62,524 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance and lens damage (1.4.A.2e)

Side repeater not working n/s (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear both side (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 59,847 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 56,108 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 52,577 miles

nearside and offside indicator repeaters very dim

Pass 23 May 2012 48,627 miles

air bag light stays on

Fail 22 May 2012 48,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light stays on

Pass 31 May 2011 42,190 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 35,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2010 35,973 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 RSX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

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

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