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LM07 TUA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,479 mi
Last recorded61,479 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 TUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 61,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 60,179 miles

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

Front Lower exhaust down pipe deteriorated

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has small age related cuts

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 60,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower exhaust down pipe deteriorated

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has small age related cuts

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 57,169 miles

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

Front Lower exhaust down pipe flex deteriorated

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has small age related cracks

Fail 29 Sep 2023 57,169 miles

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

Front Lower exhaust down pipe flex deteriorated

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has small age related cracks

Pass 27 Sep 2022 54,640 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 54,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,457 miles

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

Front Lower downpipe slightly deteriorated .

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,796 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,552 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light /slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 49,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted /cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light /slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,796 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 46,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,620 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres have small age cracks

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2015 31,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2014 28,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,836 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 25,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,862 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,110 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 18,416 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,416 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 13,181 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 TUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LM07 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

LM07 TUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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The MOT history for LM07 TUA shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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