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LR07 DTX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 DTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 78,023 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 77,700 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 67,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and tyre has very slight damage to outersidewall (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished and intensity poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber protective boot insecure/broken

Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly - inner side facing outwards

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured dim (4.4.3 (a))

Oil level low - but on dipstick

Tailgate won't open from outside.

Fail 17 Jun 2025 67,819 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and tyre has very slight damage to outersidewall (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished and intensity poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber protective boot insecure/broken

Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly - inner side facing outwards

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured dim (4.4.3 (a))

Oil level low - but on dipstick

Tailgate won't open from outside.

Pass 29 May 2024 65,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible front section blowing slightly and in poor condition, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread area and has damage to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has some damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished and beginning to affect image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber protector/bumpstop in pieces

Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly - inner face outwards

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Tailgate will not open from outside.

Fail 28 May 2024 65,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and leaking excessively (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible front section blowing slightly and in poor condition, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished and condensation present within lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread area and has damage to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has some damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished and beginning to affect image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber protector/bumpstop in pieces

Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrectly - inner face outwards

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Tailgate will not open from outside.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 61,927 miles

Offside Rear Door not always unlocking correctly and occasionally not opening correctly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Badly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 58,775 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 58,773 miles

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

Nearside 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 54,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2019 51,629 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2019 51,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2018 49,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,663 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 44,381 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.1.A.3e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 41,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2013 34,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer shoulder has slight deterioration.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2013 34,281 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer shoulder has slight deterioration.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2012 29,896 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2012 29,896 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing more on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2011 25,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,836 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 DTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LR07 DTX, 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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LR07 DTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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