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LN07 VSM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,456 mi
Last recorded63,456 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN07 VSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 63,456 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction obstacles hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front flexi pipe broken

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

eml light on

oil light flashing dip stick broken

Pass 5 Aug 2025 59,060 miles

Front flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2024 58,389 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated pad sensor (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 20 Aug 2024 58,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (clip missing) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated pad sensor (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2023 53,753 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 Aug 2023

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test obstacles hanging fro rear view mirror

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2022 49,468 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 44,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Fail 25 Aug 2021 44,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,457 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 39,457 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,419 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 29,781 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 29,683 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,005 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 27,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,713 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 19,298 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,189 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 9,904 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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LN07 VSM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LN07 VSM, 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 LN07 VSM registered?

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

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The MOT history for LN07 VSM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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