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LG07 WGO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,950 mi
Last recorded140,950 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG07 WGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 140,950 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 140,947 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 136,729 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 136,728 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 131,975 miles

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

No Reverse Light.

Fail 17 Nov 2022 131,975 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

No Reverse Light.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 130,340 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 128,329 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 128,329 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,570 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 120,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 112,363 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 112,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,492 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,780 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 85,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,245 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,137 miles

front lower arm inner bushes split needs attention

high rear brake inbalance

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,728 miles

Front lower arm rear mounting bushes perished

hand brake travel long

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,588 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,850 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 WGO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel 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 LG07 WGO, 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 WGO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2007.

Is LG07 WGO safe to buy?

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