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LR07 XJJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,717 mi
Last recorded82,717 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 82,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,859 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 77,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front inner tie-rod play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,130 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 72,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,300 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake discs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 70,300 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake discs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,934 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 31 Oct 2019 69,931 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,106 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear indicator bulb dis-coloured

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear fog light bulb discoloured

spare tyre flat and not servicable

undertrays covering some testable items

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2018 68,106 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear indicator bulb dis-coloured

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear fog light bulb discoloured

spare tyre flat and not servicable

undertrays covering some testable items

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Nov 2017 64,917 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 18 Oct 2016 61,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,581 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak from engine

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre deteriorated

play in steering rack ns inner joint

Fail 28 Oct 2015 57,580 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing repeater lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak from engine

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre deteriorated

play in steering rack ns inner joint

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,160 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side wing repeater lens broken

Fail 30 Oct 2014 52,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side wing repeater lens broken

Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,176 miles

Drivers seat back does not tilt not forward.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,723 miles

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes are sepperating. Hand brake lever requires attension. Near side rear tyre has a puncture.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 38,723 miles

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes are sepperating. Hand brake lever requires attension. Near side rear tyre has a puncture.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,851 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 30,851 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 XJJ 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 53.8%.

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 XJJ, 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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LR07 XJJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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