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LT07 TLK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,914 mi
Last recorded50,914 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 TLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 50,914 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 50,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working not pumping (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 50,431 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,730 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 49,172 miles

Front o/s and n/s wipers showing signs of deterioration

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 49,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front o/s and n/s wipers showing signs of deterioration

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,389 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 47,385 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 45,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2018 42,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,735 miles

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

Front wipers in poor condition replacement advised

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,906 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

fuel cap temporary cap

Fail 8 Jun 2016 37,864 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 28 May 2015 35,127 miles

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

console bushes splitting

Pass 28 May 2015 35,127 miles

console bushes splitting

Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,646 miles

slight brake run out noticed on roller test

Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,347 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 23,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 23,685 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,139 miles

wipers smear slightly

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 TLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

LT07 TLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2007.

Is LT07 TLK safe to buy?

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