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LT07 VKC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,457 mi
Last recorded156,457 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 VKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 156,457 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 153,429 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 150,174 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 148,688 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 144,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 142,083 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 138,174 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 135,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 113,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 113,913 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush as marked (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,978 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,723 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,895 miles

n/s/f wing/door damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2014 66,892 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f wing/door damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2013 57,376 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside front and both rear tyres cracked in tread pattern and on sidewalls

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,221 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,674 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,912 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 VKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

LT07 VKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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