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LT07 MKV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,426 mi
Last recorded106,426 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 MKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 106,426 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 22 Apr 2025 93,992 miles

Exhaust corroded and front flexi damaged slightly

Handbrake has a lot of travel

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,668 miles

Exhaust corroded and front flexi damaged slightly

Handbrake has a lot of travel

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 81,559 miles

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake has long travel

Fail 27 Mar 2023 81,390 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake has long travel

Pass 27 Apr 2022 80,835 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 80,503 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

long handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,879 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 72,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,834 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded and front joint in poor condition

front washers very poor

Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,633 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,352 miles

Front wipers slight smearing

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 13 Jan 2018 62,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers slight smearing

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,505 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 44,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,736 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,741 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 MKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

LT07 MKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2007.

Is LT07 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT07 MKV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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