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LS07 LGF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,796 mi
Last recorded99,796 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 99,796 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements both side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 87,752 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 87,752 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe broken at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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 linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Strut top broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,554 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 85,554 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 81,082 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 81,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 75,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 70,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 65,337 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 65,306 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 58,899 miles

o/s outer cv gaiter split but preventing the ingress of dirt

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,188 miles

Both front tyres have inner edge tread wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres have inner and outer edge tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Vehicle has general surface rust to front and rear suspension and steering components

Fail 6 Jul 2017 54,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres have inner edge tread wear

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres have inner and outer edge tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Vehicle has general surface rust to front and rear suspension and steering components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,664 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 49,664 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,458 miles

Front pads 75% worn Rear bushes on front wishbones starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,141 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,078 miles

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

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

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

o/s door mirror casing damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,936 miles

wear to front wishbone bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LGF 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 68.2%.

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 LGF, 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 LGF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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