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LT07 YJC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,186 mi
Last recorded143,186 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 YJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 143,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 19 Mar 2024 143,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 30 Mar 2023 129,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 129,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 16 Mar 2022 124,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 122,981 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 122,981 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise nearside screen washer pipe split

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 120,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 118,835 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 118,831 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 110,659 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,570 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 102,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,442 miles

Advise wiper blades becoming smeary

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,628 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,186 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,550 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,608 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,009 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 YJC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJC, 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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LT07 YJC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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