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LV07 FWX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,037 mi
Last recorded109,037 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 109,037 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2025 109,031 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 106,876 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,900 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,634 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,893 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,532 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 87,516 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,071 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front fog lamp inoperative

reversing lamps inoperative

Fail 31 Oct 2019 84,048 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front fog lamp inoperative

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,534 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reversing lamps inoperative

Fail 1 Nov 2018 78,534 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 28 Oct 2017 73,201 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,068 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

engine management warning light illuminating

Fail 22 Dec 2016 64,068 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side approaching the limits (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

engine management warning light illuminating

Pass 28 Nov 2015 52,351 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 52,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 42,214 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 41,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/SF tyre worn outer/inner edges

N/SR tyre has nails x2

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,534 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,701 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 29,701 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,701 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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LV07 FWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LV07 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

LV07 FWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2007.

Is LV07 FWX safe to buy?

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