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LN07 USF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,771 mi
Last recorded175,771 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN07 USF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 175,771 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 175,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 168,137 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 168,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 166,523 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 166,523 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 162,238 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 160,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 155,836 miles

advise engine oil level low and lower engine and gearbox are very oily

advise n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner tread bands recommend replacement and wheel alignment is carried out

Pass 10 Dec 2019 148,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

advise lower engine and gearbox very oily monitor

advise on condition of poly v belt recommend replacement showing signs of cracking up

Fail 10 Dec 2019 148,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

advise lower engine and gearbox very oily monitor

advise on condition of poly v belt recommend replacement showing signs of cracking up

Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,412 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 127,219 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 127,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure caucus out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass on m o t recommend replacement of all three tyres pluss alignment carried out (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 117,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 107,624 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 107,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible cup ling on exhaust blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to carry out emissions test due to condition of exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 97,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,829 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,931 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 87,931 miles

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

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

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

strongly advise wheel alignment is carried out front tyres running on inner sidewalls of tyres

Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,137 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 76,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise front brake discs have minor lip on them monitor

Fail 5 Jan 2011 54,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,048 miles

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

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

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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LN07 USF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LN07 USF, 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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LN07 USF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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