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LM07 MLU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,222 mi
Last recorded144,222 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 MLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 144,222 miles

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

exhaust flexi has a slght blow

Pass 16 Sep 2024 142,201 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated-emissions passed on limit-exhaust back box corroded

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 142,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi deteriorated-emissions passed on limit-exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 139,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 136,695 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 136,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 132,704 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 132,704 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,014 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 118,794 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 108,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,039 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 80,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread distorted (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested-child seat fitted

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,167 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 14 Jun 2013 30,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,236 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,653 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,884 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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LM07 MLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 LM07 MLU, 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 LM07 MLU registered?

LM07 MLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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