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LT07 KHU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,353 mi
Last recorded44,353 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 KHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 44,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 44,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Contaminated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish-bone inner bush is damage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 43,456 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 42,497 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 42,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 41,861 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 40,649 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 40,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wish born inner bush damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 38,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 38,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 38,097 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 38,097 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 37,513 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)

both front tyres are cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,610 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 35,243 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 35,243 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 34,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,029 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 33,033 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 33,033 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre has cracks

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,788 miles

both front tyres has cracks

n/s/r tyre has cracks

Fail 12 Oct 2012 31,788 miles

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

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

both front tyres has cracks

n/s/r tyre has cracks

Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,634 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 27,634 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,887 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 KHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KHU, 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 KHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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