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LG07 XLN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,227 mi
Last recorded102,227 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 102,227 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,340 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 99,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2024 97,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism is slow to retract

Offside Front fog lamp lens is broken

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism is slow to retract

Pass 21 Mar 2022 87,048 miles

Front washers are weak but supplying enough washer fluid

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged badly but not effecting light output

Nearside Front seat folding handle missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 87,047 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively aux belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front washers are weak but supplying enough washer fluid

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged badly but not effecting light output

Nearside Front seat folding handle missing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,108 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 81,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,098 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,558 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 69,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,095 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Mar 2018 61,095 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,746 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 46,167 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 46,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,790 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,689 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,431 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,384 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 XLN 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 73.9%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN registered?

LG07 XLN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2007.

Is LG07 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG07 XLN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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