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LM07 WRK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,538 mi
Last recorded143,538 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 WRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 143,538 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 143,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 139,422 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 135,203 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 130,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 124,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 117,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 110,672 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 102,728 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 102,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 95,455 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 95,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,511 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 87,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,420 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 78,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,300 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no access to rear seats on drivers side, seat back not tilting forward

o/s/f tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Fail 22 Jul 2013 66,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no access to rear seats on drivers side, seat back not tilting forward

o/s/f tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,021 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre has chunk missing from outer side wall deep enough to reach cords but within mot guide lines.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 53,021 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has chunk missing from outer side wall deep enough to reach cords but within mot guide lines.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,774 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,340 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 WRK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WRK, 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 WRK registered?

LM07 WRK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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