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LG07 WGK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,375 mi
Last recorded61,375 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 61,375 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 61,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 60,010 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 60,010 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,707 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 57,380 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 Sep 2022 57,380 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,807 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,016 miles

Front both front tyres perishing in tread

Front front exhaust flexy worn

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2020 54,016 miles

Front both front tyres perishing in tread

Front front exhaust flexy worn

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,433 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,840 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 50,840 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,605 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,700 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Jul 2016 46,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge nearly on the cords (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,368 miles

Both rear tyre have cracked side walls.

N/S/F Tyre cut in side wall.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,545 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,043 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,243 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2010 14,501 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 WGK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LG07 WGK, 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 WGK registered?

LG07 WGK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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The MOT history for LG07 WGK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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