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LS07 XDM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,124 mi
Last recorded120,124 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 XDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 120,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 114,040 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 113,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 111,279 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,220 miles

both rear tyres starting to split crack and perish

front number plate cracked

nearside rear indicator fading to white

Fail 27 Jan 2023 108,220 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres starting to split crack and perish

front number plate cracked

nearside rear indicator fading to white

Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,107 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 105,107 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 102,488 miles

front reg plate cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2020 102,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front reg plate cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,320 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 89,320 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,060 miles

Rear tyres badly perished

Fail 16 Jun 2017 77,060 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres badly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2016 65,200 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi top layer condition

Rear tyres some perishing on inner walls

Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 52,976 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 39,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,301 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 19 Jun 2012 22,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,002 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,607 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 11,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XDM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

LS07 XDM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2007.

Is LS07 XDM safe to buy?

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