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LR07 JTY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,227 mi
Last recorded71,227 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 71,227 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,633 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 60,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease past clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,939 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 47,176 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 47,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,562 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 40,625 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 36,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2019 36,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 2 May 2018 32,844 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 32,840 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 30,464 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 27,129 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 24,533 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 21,763 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 15,621 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 15,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 11,398 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 JTY 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 JTY, 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 JTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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