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LT07 LYY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

72,357 mi
Last recorded72,357 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 LYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 72,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from center joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 72,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from center joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 70,858 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 70,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 70,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 68,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp does not work

Fail 23 Dec 2022 68,172 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure flexi to rear loose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning hign level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp does not work

Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,470 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 65,468 miles

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

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,275 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 61,275 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 59,099 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 59,099 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 55,276 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 55,276 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 52,450 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 52,450 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,674 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 49,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 12,825 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,372 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 41,372 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,148 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,823 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 30,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,026 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 27,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 LYY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

LT07 LYY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 March 2007.

Is LT07 LYY safe to buy?

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