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LT07 VLB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,705 mi
Last recorded135,705 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 135,705 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 135,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 126,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 116,821 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,635 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,501 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,384 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 68,309 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 55,936 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,147 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,696 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,376 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,254 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,830 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,045 miles

Water leak from engine possible water pump

Fail 27 Jan 2012 33,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Water leak from engine possible water pump

Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,927 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear lower side light not working.50% of light illuminating.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear lower side light not working.50% of light illuminating.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 VLB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

LT07 VLB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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The MOT history for LT07 VLB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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