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LT07 VKU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,526 mi
Last recorded35,526 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 VKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 35,526 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 33,544 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 31,545 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 31,529 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 31,350 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 29,940 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,716 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,518 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 29,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working n/s stop lamp inoperative. (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,316 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,061 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,174 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,638 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 27,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 17,795 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 VKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT07 VKU registered?

LT07 VKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 May 2007.

Is LT07 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT07 VKU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT07 VKU have outstanding finance?

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