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LNZ 8391

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,651 mi
Last recorded182,651 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 8391
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 182,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake lining(s) wearing thin

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside vehicle structure is corrode but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear some parts is undersealed

Rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

power steering pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 182,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake lining(s) wearing thin

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside vehicle structure is corrode but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear some parts is undersealed

Rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

power steering pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 171,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear some part is undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust back slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2023 171,711 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubbing with wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear some part is undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust back slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2022 161,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sill has been undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2021 145,139 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 133,893 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 120,388 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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LNZ 8391 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LNZ 8391, 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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LNZ 8391 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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