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LT07 EOW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,289 mi
Last recorded77,289 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 EOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 76,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,660 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 75,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 74,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on front screen ()

off side front anti roll bar link boot poor

small mark in front screen

Fail 24 Mar 2023 74,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on front screen ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

off side front anti roll bar link boot poor

small mark in front screen

Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,154 miles

off side front anti roll bar link boot poor still preventing ingress of dirt

small mark in front screen

Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,473 miles

off side front anti roll bar link boot poor /still preventing ingress of dirt

small marks in front screen

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,160 miles

off side front anti roll bar link rod boot poor still preventing ingress of dirt

small marks in front screen

Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,236 miles

near side front outer cv /constant velocity joint boot poor slight seepage of grease still preventing ingress of dirt

off side front anti roll bar link boot poor still preventing ingress of dirt

small marks damage in front screen

Fail 13 Dec 2018 62,236 miles

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

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

near side front outer cv /constant velocity joint boot poor slight seepage of grease still preventing ingress of dirt

off side front anti roll bar link boot poor still preventing ingress of dirt

small marks damage in front screen

Pass 15 Dec 2017 52,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper cover poor (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear washer jet not working

Fail 14 Dec 2017 52,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper cover poor (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear washer jet not working

Pass 15 Dec 2016 45,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh removed from mirror ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear screen wash not working

Fail 14 Dec 2016 45,166 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh removed from mirror ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear screen wash not working

Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,109 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 42,109 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 36,635 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2013 29,836 miles

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 15 Nov 2012 22,739 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 22,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 22,407 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 22,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,576 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 EOW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT07 EOW, 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 LT07 EOW registered?

LT07 EOW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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