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LT07 WTW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,417 mi
Last recorded132,417 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 WTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 132,417 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 132,416 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 118,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 97,784 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,420 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 97,391 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,381 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 94,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 90,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,748 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 83,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,902 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 77,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,845 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 72,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,580 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,967 miles

205/45/16 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2014 69,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

205/45/16 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2013 64,973 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,738 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,260 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,660 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,769 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 39,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WTW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WTW, 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 WTW registered?

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

Is LT07 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT07 WTW shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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