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LS07 FHT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,583 mi
Last recorded163,583 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 FHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2024 163,583 miles

Brake fluid contaminated fluid is discolored (1.8 (a))

Nearside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced misty on the outside, crazed on the inside, beam pattern no longer visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested back plate is wet indicating a leaking wheel cylinder, brakes require inspection. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 160,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Heatshield loose.

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 153,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 153,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working both, looks like feed pipe is split (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 147,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 147,850 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 142,919 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 142,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp Mountings Broken Due To Frontal Damage (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure Due To Damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 133,497 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2018 125,850 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2018 125,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2017 111,724 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2017 111,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,795 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 100,460 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 87,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,711 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 68,500 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 68,482 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear wheel bearings not tested.

Pass 17 May 2011 58,674 miles

both front console bushes split

Fail 17 May 2011 58,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front console bushes split

Pass 19 May 2010 44,252 miles

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)

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 FHT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FHT, 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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LS07 FHT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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