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LN07 VYW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,957 mi
Last recorded119,957 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN07 VYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 119,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 119,957 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On the tread (Marked with chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 114,640 miles

the vehicle is presented in wet conditions to the test

Fail 5 Dec 2024 114,640 miles

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

the vehicle is presented in wet conditions to the test

Pass 8 Dec 2023 110,379 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 92,911 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,701 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 84,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (185/60R14 82H) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,832 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 62,832 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 Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,003 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,759 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 46,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,563 miles

rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,252 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 21,466 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,013 miles

Steel spare wheel fitted to passenger side front,rest of wheels alloys.Tyre size the same.

Wipers smear ok for mot.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 18,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front wishbone rear bushes spliting.no excessive free play at present.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steel spare wheel fitted to passenger side front,rest of wheels alloys.Tyre size the same.

Two segments not working in centre brake light.

Wipers smear ok for mot.

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 VYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

LN07 VYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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The MOT history for LN07 VYW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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