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LS07 LWZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,161 mi
Last recorded79,161 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 LWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 79,161 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 78,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 78,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,663 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 75,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,871 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,288 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 72,327 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,045 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,905 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 67,905 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 67,903 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear bump stops splitting

both rear wheel bearing not tested due to brakes binding

front wipers smearing

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,332 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 64,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,771 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2014 54,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,974 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,626 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake req adjusting

slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

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 LWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 LS07 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

LS07 LWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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