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LG07 WMU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,234 mi
Last recorded87,234 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG07 WMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 87,234 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 83,099 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 83,099 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 79,797 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,146 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,446 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 72,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,657 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r coil spring

Corrosion to rear exhaust box

Cracks to front registration plate

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Knocking

Fail 23 Feb 2021 67,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Corrosion to n/s/r coil spring

Corrosion to rear exhaust box

Cracks to front registration plate

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Knocking

Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,735 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 64,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,993 miles

hand brake to high

transmission sump slightly oil leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,453 miles

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

o/s front and n/s rear seat belts lazy to retract

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,029 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,282 miles

offside front tyre worn down on inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,488 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 41,488 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,735 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 29,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,930 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,289 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 WMU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 WMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG07 WMU registered?

LG07 WMU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2007.

Is LG07 WMU safe to buy?

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