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LG07 WJL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,411 mi
Last recorded81,411 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG07 WJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 81,411 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 74,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,786 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 71,332 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 61,151 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 58,853 miles

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

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

tested wet condition

Pass 12 Oct 2020 57,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 57,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 49,579 miles

both rear and offside front tyres cracking badly .nearly showing cords

Fail 1 Apr 2019 49,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear and offside front tyres cracking badly .nearly showing cords

Pass 3 Apr 2018 47,880 miles

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

Offside Front abs cable - not clipped at first body point

Offside Rear tyre cracking

engine oil over filled

Fail 3 Apr 2018 47,880 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front abs cable - not clipped at first body point

Offside Rear tyre cracking

engine oil over filled

Pass 13 Apr 2017 45,623 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 45,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,459 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear indicators slightly white

Fail 11 Apr 2016 42,459 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Rear indicators slightly white

Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,256 miles

nearside front tyre scuffed and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,531 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,268 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,005 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,067 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,492 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 21,382 miles

front brake disks and pads worn

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 WJL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

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

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The MOT history for LG07 WJL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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