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LR07 HTJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,882 mi
Last recorded91,882 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 HTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 91,882 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays

Pass 26 May 2022 86,448 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

under shields fitted

Fail 26 May 2022 86,447 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

under shields fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 78,788 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2021 78,786 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

under shields fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 74,559 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

under shields fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 69,573 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 69,573 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 60,931 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 May 2018 60,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2017 54,357 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 54,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2016 48,270 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 May 2016 48,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2015 44,100 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 May 2015 44,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2014 39,039 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 35,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 31,270 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 26,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 26,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,356 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 21,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 HTJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

LR07 HTJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 April 2007.

Is LR07 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR07 HTJ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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