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LR07 XUG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,755 mi
Last recorded16,755 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 16,755 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 16,178 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 15,701 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 15,055 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 14,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 14,157 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 14,010 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 13,545 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 13,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 13,380 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 12,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,404 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 11,131 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 11,131 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 5,682 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 5,682 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 7,890 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 6,517 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 6,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XUG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

LR07 XUG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is LR07 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR07 XUG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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