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LS07 VSL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,621 mi
Last recorded78,621 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 VSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 73,578 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 73,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 70,134 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 70,113 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,280 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,870 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and perished 185/60 x 14 82 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 59,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and perished 185/60 x 14 82 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,985 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 50,403 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 50,347 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 46,912 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 43,990 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x small chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a slow retracting had to have assistance

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Misting (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2016 43,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x small chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a slow retracting had to have assistance

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Misting (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 39,395 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,888 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,226 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 33,226 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,987 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,505 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 VSL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

LS07 VSL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 June 2007.

Is LS07 VSL safe to buy?

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