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LT07 EOL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,946 mi
Last recorded119,946 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 EOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 119,946 miles

Bad edge wear on both front tyres/Wearing low on tread..

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE L O W ON TREAD........

oil filter housing cracked/weaping oil..movement in offside rear shock piston..rear axle bushes perished..corrosion around rear brake hose ferrules/unions..

slight body/bumper damage..

Fail 13 Sep 2021 119,946 miles

Bad edge wear on both front tyres/Wearing low on tread..

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE L O W ON TREAD........

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

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

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

oil filter housing cracked/weaping oil..movement in offside rear shock piston..rear axle bushes perished..corrosion around rear brake hose ferrules/unions..

slight body/bumper damage..

Pass 14 Sep 2020 112,084 miles

rear axle bushes splitting..

Fail 11 Sep 2020 112,084 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.071 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lenz (6.2.1 (a) (i))

front flexi exhaust slightly blowing/weak and corroded..

rear axle bushes splitting..

Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside steering rack boot clip missing but still secure

Fail 9 Oct 2018 94,334 miles

Brake leaking air and system functionality adversely affected servo hose (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened centre belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside steering rack boot clip missing but still secure

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,882 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 85,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint area broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,610 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 75,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,197 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,961 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,887 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,651 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 20,272 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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LT07 EOL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LT07 EOL, 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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LT07 EOL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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