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LT07 ESF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,444 mi
Last recorded71,444 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 ESF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,444 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 71,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 58,946 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 56,183 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 56,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 51,913 miles

service light on

Fail 9 Apr 2021 51,913 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

service light on

Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,018 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,338 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 30,605 miles

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

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items some items

Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,170 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 15,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,855 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 7,696 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2010 7,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ESF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESF, 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 ESF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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