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LR07 UKD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

70,366 mi
Last recorded70,366 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 UKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 70,366 miles

Nearside Front door damage

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damage

Fail 9 Jun 2026 70,366 miles

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

Nearside Front door damage

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damage

Pass 9 Jun 2025 59,581 miles

NOTE: Vehicle has general underside corrosion but no items inspected for mot were seriously weakened at the time of test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 59,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside & Offside (3.5 (a))

NOTE: Vehicle has general underside corrosion but no items inspected for mot were seriously weakened at the time of test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 56,901 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 56,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 53,312 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 53,312 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Lettering showing white (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 51,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 51,832 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,824 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 48,824 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 46,177 miles

battery loose

Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,516 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2018 43,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,457 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 39,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 39,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,713 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,782 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brakes noisy.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,054 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tailgate not openning

Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,480 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 24,480 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 19,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,769 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 17,030 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 UKD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

LR07 UKD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is LR07 UKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR07 UKD shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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