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LS07 VSC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,384 mi
Last recorded171,384 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 VSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 171,384 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (Offside&Nearside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention required(close on limit/worn on edge/cracking) 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Attention required Multiple nails (x3) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively too high (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 171,194 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (Offside&Nearside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention required(close on limit/worn on edge/cracking) 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Attention required Multiple nails (x3) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively too high (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 164,116 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Not opening from outside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivot slightly high

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Around close to limit/worn on edge/cracks 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 164,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Not opening from outside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivot slightly high

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Around close to limit/worn on edge/cracks 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 151,605 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously high

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 151,369 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (10.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously high

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 129,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely leaking

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 118,359 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2021 118,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 114,734 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,789 miles

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

engine sump corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2019 106,789 miles

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,001 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,366 miles

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,972 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,721 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Feb 2015 47,721 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,429 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 26,543 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 26,543 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 22,353 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 14,487 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 VSC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 VSC, 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 VSC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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