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LV07 ELU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,643 mi
Last recorded136,643 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 ELU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 136,643 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 135,015 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides - Poor dip beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm - Tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 135,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides too high - Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides - Poor dip beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm - Tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 132,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 132,854 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,730 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 123,730 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 117,856 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 112,634 miles

o/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 3 Jan 2020 104,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2020 104,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2019 95,493 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,006 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,228 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,633 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,963 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,991 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 31,319 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 26,338 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 21,739 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,739 miles

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

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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LV07 ELU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LV07 ELU, 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 LV07 ELU registered?

LV07 ELU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is LV07 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV07 ELU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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