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LS07 WZU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,600 mi
Last recorded106,600 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 106,600 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 106,600 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 100,620 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 97,810 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 97,810 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 97,758 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre clamp corroded away (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe split at nearside bonnet hinge (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front flex pipe deteriorated and system corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 95,952 miles

Central Exhaust clamp broken

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 95,952 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Central Exhaust clamp broken

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,456 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,363 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))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 93,363 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 89,580 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

slight grease leak nearside outer cv gaiter

under body trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 79,342 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 79,342 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,593 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 63,049 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2016 57,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,251 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 45,290 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 38,508 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,407 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 27,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 27,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,281 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 WZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

LS07 WZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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