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LR07 UPF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

96,609 mi
Last recorded96,609 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 96,609 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 96,608 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 88,118 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 88,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No dip pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door will not open (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 84,186 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 84,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2023 77,570 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 71,829 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,489 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 65,489 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low dips were too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps reg plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 62,003 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 59,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 55,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit treads getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,648 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN INNER SURFACES

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES PERISHING (CRACKING APPEARING BETWEEN TREAD PATTERN

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 52,648 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN INNER SURFACES

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES PERISHING (CRACKING APPEARING BETWEEN TREAD PATTERN

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 50,481 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,904 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 46,904 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,784 miles

front and rear wipers starting to smear

Fail 13 Mar 2014 42,784 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,093 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,977 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2012 32,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,473 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 21,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,948 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 UPF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 UPF, 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 UPF registered?

LR07 UPF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 April 2007.

Is LR07 UPF safe to buy?

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