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LG07 XYU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,334 mi
Last recorded56,334 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG07 XYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 56,334 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 56,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 52,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 49,852 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,850 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 41,324 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,511 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 27 May 2020 37,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

hand brake travel high

Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,757 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 30,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking on shoulder of tyre and in tread grooves.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking on shoulder of tyre and in tread grooves.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 30,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking on shoulder of tyre and in tread grooves.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking on shoulder of tyre and in tread grooves.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,080 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,835 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 24,385 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,433 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,156 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 20,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,880 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,405 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 13,405 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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 XYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

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

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The MOT history for LG07 XYU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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