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LS07 VPL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,638 mi
Last recorded107,638 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 VPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 107,638 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 107,638 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 107,109 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 103,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 98,237 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,163 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 94,138 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,619 miles

Central Rear Rear window wiper split

Front Sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 89,619 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side reaper in wing mirror 1/2 not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Rear window wiper split

Front Sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,028 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 74,131 miles

Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,326 miles

Front wiper blades worn

N/S/R tyre perishing/cracking and wearing low 2.5mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,326 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn

N/S/R tyre perishing/cracking and wearing low 2.5mm

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,915 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,939 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,760 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 VPL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

LS07 VPL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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