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LT07 MHL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,276 mi
Last recorded148,276 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 148,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

overheating

slight play in nearside front steering rack knuckle

Fail 28 Oct 2016 148,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

overheating

slight play in nearside front steering rack knuckle

Pass 15 Oct 2015 135,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside number plate bulb dim

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 132,657 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 115,492 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front service brakes show run-out.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side rear tyres show splits at the tread.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease imbalance.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 115,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front service brakes show imbalance.

off and near side rear tyres show splits at the tread.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,672 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

off and near side front lower suspension arm rear bush's show deterioration/play.

off side rear brakes are binding on slightly.

service brakes pedal shows travel.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front service brake shows imbalance/run-out.

off side rear brakes are binding on.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 80,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front service brake shows imbalance/run-out.

off side rear brakes are binding on.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,276 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 MHL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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