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LR07 AVK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,886 mi
Last recorded116,886 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 AVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 116,886 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 106,922 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 106,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 98,689 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 88,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,634 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 68,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,162 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,619 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,958 miles

Front brake discs slight pitting

Fail 25 Sep 2018 48,958 miles

Front brake discs slight pitting

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,037 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,330 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 3-4mm tread and slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,597 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,436 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes starting to tear, play not excessive at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,950 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 20 Sep 2011 22,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 11,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 9,062 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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LR07 AVK 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 81%.

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 LR07 AVK, 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 LR07 AVK registered?

LR07 AVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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The MOT history for LR07 AVK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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