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LK07 FBE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,513 mi
Last recorded33,513 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK07 FBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 33,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 33,513 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 31,574 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 30,854 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 30,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,532 miles

Nearside Rear light unit mountings slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2022 25,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit mountings slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 20,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 17,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 17,408 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 16,842 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 16,439 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,091 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 15,159 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 14,658 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 13,912 miles

slight damage to NSF tyre sidewall and wheel

Fail 14 Jan 2014 13,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to NSF tyre sidewall and wheel

Pass 16 Jan 2013 13,128 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 11,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 11,579 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 9,679 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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LK07 FBE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 LK07 FBE, 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 LK07 FBE registered?

LK07 FBE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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The MOT history for LK07 FBE 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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