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LR07 JOU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,067 mi
Last recorded93,067 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 JOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,067 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule left and right (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle has surface

Pass 1 Nov 2023 90,941 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 83,467 miles

Brake Pedal Feels Spongy when Applied

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

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

Handbrake has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requires Changing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 83,467 miles

Brake Pedal Feels Spongy when Applied

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

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

Handbrake has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requires Changing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,248 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber cover has dropped

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is badly worn on inner edge STRONG ADVISE 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber cover has dropped

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 64,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front dust cover split at top of drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber cover has dropped

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is badly worn on inner edge STRONG ADVISE 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber cover has dropped

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 50,751 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 50,751 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 48,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Both tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2017 46,604 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,250 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 44,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,476 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 42,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,278 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 27,140 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,140 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,281 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 21,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,856 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 JOU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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