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LS07 YXJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,227 mi
Last recorded109,227 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 YXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 109,227 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 104,071 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 104,071 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 98,412 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 91,223 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 91,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,058 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 89,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 83,934 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has server cracks

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 82,122 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 82,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Wiper blades colliding (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavy cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 79,334 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 79,334 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 76,800 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 75,474 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 4 LEDs n/w (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Dec 2017 75,474 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 4 LEDs n/w (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 73,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,811 miles

nail in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,570 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,467 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 12 Dec 2012 42,380 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 26 Aug 2011 28,166 miles

nearside mirror glass crack

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,070 miles

Nearside mirror glass has several cracks,interior and offside mirrors ok.

Offside mirror cover missing,no sharp edges.

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 YXJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

LS07 YXJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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