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LT07 YHX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,758 mi
Last recorded95,758 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 95,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 93,712 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 93,712 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 91,536 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 91,534 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 89,067 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 89,066 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 86,877 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 84,586 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,838 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,467 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 74,364 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,206 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 65,544 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 65,544 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 61,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 61,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,514 miles

osf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,618 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,564 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 48,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,448 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,979 miles

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

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 YHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

LT07 YHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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