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LR07 XEB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,198 mi
Last recorded73,198 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 XEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 73,198 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 73,028 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,701 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 69,701 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working nearside and offside rear lower bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2024 66,269 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 66,269 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen ALSO PIPE BROKEN (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 60,710 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 57,700 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,229 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 55,229 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,196 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 50,196 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 48,247 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,109 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 47,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 45,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,519 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

we advise it is replaced

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,884 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 7 Feb 2014 38,834 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,572 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,291 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 XEB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR07 XEB registered?

LR07 XEB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 April 2007.

Is LR07 XEB safe to buy?

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