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LR07 GJU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,963 mi
Last recorded50,963 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 GJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 50,963 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 50,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 43,003 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 39,924 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 39,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 38,125 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 38,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,845 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 31,891 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 28,836 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 26,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 24,804 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,976 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 22,841 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,949 miles

All 4 tyrs wall are bad condiction

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,758 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,663 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 16,663 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 GJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

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

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