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LR07 XWU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,194 mi
Last recorded138,194 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 XWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 138,194 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,787 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 128,342 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 128,342 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 122,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 122,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 105,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,836 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 81,835 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,917 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 59,916 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside 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)

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 XWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

LR07 XWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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The MOT history for LR07 XWU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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