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LS07 CTZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,181 mi
Last recorded65,181 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 CTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 65,181 miles

Offside mirror casing broken

Fail 19 Dec 2025 65,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside mirror casing broken

Pass 7 Jan 2025 60,812 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight damage,keeping dirt out

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 60,812 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight damage,keeping dirt out

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 56,415 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 56,401 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 55,198 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 55,035 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 54,315 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light center (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,092 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 51,001 miles

Central Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Stop Lamp Lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 50,054 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 48,756 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,362 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,448 miles

O/S MIRROR CASE DAMAGED

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,067 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 43,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 43,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,902 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 39,902 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,902 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 34,900 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,801 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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LS07 CTZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS07 CTZ, 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 LS07 CTZ registered?

LS07 CTZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2007.

Is LS07 CTZ safe to buy?

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