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LR07 XDN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,012 mi
Last recorded120,012 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 120,012 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 111,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 103,582 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 103,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 99,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 88,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres bald inner edge and cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2022 88,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres bald inner edge and cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2021 80,680 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 80,680 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,672 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,514 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 28 Feb 2019 73,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,177 miles

brake binding nearside rear advise brake check

Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,005 miles

n/s/f c.v boot pin holed

Fail 27 Feb 2017 64,944 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

n/s/f c.v boot pin holed

Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,621 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,269 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,654 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 47,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,573 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,007 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 13,895 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 XDN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XDN, 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 XDN registered?

LR07 XDN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 April 2007.

Is LR07 XDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR07 XDN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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