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LL07 ABU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,434 mi
Last recorded46,434 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL07 ABU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 46,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 43,974 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,271 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust stystem corroded

little reserve travel on handbrake

rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2024 43,232 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust stystem corroded

little reserve travel on handbrake

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 42,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 38,861 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 38,856 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 37,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner slight play on track rod joint.

Fail 30 Mar 2021 37,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner slight play on track rod joint.

cracking on n/s rear and o/s front tyres.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside cracking on tyre treads front and rear.

Pass 23 Mar 2019 35,335 miles

Nearside Front cracking on tyre tread.

cracking on tyre tread.

Fail 23 Mar 2019 35,335 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front cracking on tyre tread.

cracking on tyre tread.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 34,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 34,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to sidewall inner side. (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 33,455 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 33,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,696 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 9 May 2014 30,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 28,277 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 21,410 miles

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

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

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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LL07 ABU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL07 ABU, 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 LL07 ABU registered?

LL07 ABU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 July 2007.

Is LL07 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL07 ABU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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