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LT07 LYX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,266 mi
Last recorded74,266 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 74,266 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides; PERISHING (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 67,301 miles

Front Both sides brake discs lipped

Front Both sides track rod end ball joint dust covers perishing

Nearside Front Outer Cv gator pershing

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 61,860 miles

Front Both sides brake discs lipped

Fail 15 Jan 2022 61,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Both sides brake discs lipped

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 59,188 miles

Front Both sides brake discs lipped;

Front Under vehicle cover fitted obscuring view of some items.

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 56,014 miles

Front Both sides wipers slightly worn

Front Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 50,731 miles

Front Wipers both sides wearing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Fail 12 Jan 2019 50,731 miles

Front Wipers both sides wearing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 11 Jan 2018 45,181 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 45,181 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 40,408 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 40,408 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,567 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly bold inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 3,356 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,494 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,560 miles

both front sus arm rear bushes worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,955 miles

front disc worn with lip

Pass 5 Mar 2010 14,789 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 LYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

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

Is LT07 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT07 LYX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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