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LS07 SBU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,238 mi
Last recorded56,238 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 56,238 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 46,942 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 46,680 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 46,242 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 46,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 45,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 45,075 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight lenses deteriorated not affecting beam image

rear washer not working

Fail 19 May 2020 45,075 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight lenses deteriorated not affecting beam image

rear washer not working

Pass 14 May 2019 44,369 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 29 May 2018 43,705 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 42,741 miles

All tyres are perished ,cracking along lines of tread

Fail 23 May 2017 42,741 miles

All tyres are perished ,cracking along lines of tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 41,875 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 46,494 miles

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

front and rear wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 May 2014 39,416 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 16 May 2013 37,470 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 37,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 35,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 May 2011 34,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,566 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 SBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 SBU, 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 SBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is LS07 SBU safe to buy?

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