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LS07 XBD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,134 mi
Last recorded174,134 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 174,134 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 173,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 160,474 miles

Offside Front tyre on limit

Fail 24 May 2017 160,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre on limit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 158,325 miles

EML on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70R14 - 1.69mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 158,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70R14 - 1.69mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 136,966 miles

EML on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 113,797 miles

Engine MIL on

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2014 113,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine MIL on

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2013 83,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,401 miles

Advise brake check with wheels removed.

Eml light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust deteriorating.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/s front tyre on limit,and worn badly on edges advise replacement.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2011 35,561 miles

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

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

engine lamp illumiated

Pass 22 Jun 2010 16,083 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 16,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XBD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBD, 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 XBD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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