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LK07 RFE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,577 mi
Last recorded189,577 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK07 RFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 189,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower light oil covering components

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Nov 2025 189,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear body sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

light oil covering components

Pass 30 Oct 2024 179,320 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 179,320 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 167,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 156,294 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Inner edges. And both cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 144,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Inner edges. And both cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,060 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 125,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,212 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 111,212 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,819 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 31 Oct 2017 92,819 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,253 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 73,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,412 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,412 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 52,828 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,624 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 51,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front fog lamps staying on.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,369 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 RFE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LK07 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

LK07 RFE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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