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LS07 XEA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,521 mi
Last recorded100,521 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 XEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 100,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 100,521 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 97,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2024 97,786 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot splitting and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 95,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,633 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of engine pipe is damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,325 miles

rear seat belts slow to return

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 88,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seat belts slow to return

Pass 23 Oct 2019 86,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,034 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 65,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,510 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,660 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 32,873 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 23,445 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre, not to cords (marked)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,503 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 7,702 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 7,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XEA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

LS07 XEA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 2007.

Is LS07 XEA safe to buy?

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