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LM07 MWY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,091 mi
Last recorded40,091 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 MWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 40,091 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 40,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn subframe lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn subframe lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 38,155 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 38,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 30,513 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 30,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 23,896 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 23,896 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 19,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 19,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 14,903 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 14,369 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 13,774 miles

The vehicle has different tyre sizes front and rear axles.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 13,054 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,405 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 12,405 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 11,652 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,991 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 10,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 9,405 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 8,662 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,780 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 6,695 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 MWY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MWY, 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 MWY registered?

LM07 MWY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is LM07 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM07 MWY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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