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LR07 JXL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,293 mi
Last recorded44,293 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 JXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 44,293 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 43,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 42,506 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 41,984 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 39,462 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 38,265 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 38,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,507 miles

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

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

Part of offside rear position lamp not working

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 34,257 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 3 Nov 2017 34,257 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 31 Oct 2016 33,169 miles

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,542 miles

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2015 31,542 miles

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

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2014 29,034 miles

Cut to offside rear outer tyre wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 29,034 miles

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

Cut to offside rear outer tyre wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,830 miles

Offside rear cluster lamp damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 25,830 miles

Offside Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside rear cluster lamp damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,714 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake pads 55% worn.

nearside rear tyre cut in outer wall.

service light on.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,203 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 19,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 15,301 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 JXL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

LR07 JXL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is LR07 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR07 JXL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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