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LG07 XLT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,775 mi
Last recorded120,775 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG07 XLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 120,775 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve clamp damaged/deteriorated by corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 120,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn void bush at rear of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn void bush at rear of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve clamp damaged/deteriorated by corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 120,640 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear lens missing from lamp unit

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 110,507 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 110,507 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 105,609 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded & blowing

Off side rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2021 94,476 miles

Near side & off side front lower suspension console bushes perished

Near side front outer CV gaiter perished

Off side rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2020 85,573 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe corroded & rusty

Near side & off side front anti roll bar drop link bushes worn ( not excessive )

Near side rear tyre perished & wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Mar 2019 72,141 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Fail 2 Mar 2019 72,141 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Pass 3 Mar 2018 58,348 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 58,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,951 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,511 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,751 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,610 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,309 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 11,391 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 XLT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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