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LV07 FYA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,376 mi
Last recorded87,376 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 87,376 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 85,983 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 85,320 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 82,502 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 79,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 75,836 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 74,011 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,562 miles

park brake 16%,,, suspect rear brakes need adjusting

Fail 26 Jul 2019 72,562 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

park brake 16%,,, suspect rear brakes need adjusting

Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,914 miles

cv boots deteriorating

n/s/f arm bush deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2018 65,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

cv boots deteriorating

n/s/f arm bush deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2017 62,284 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 12 Aug 2017 62,284 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,731 miles

Engine Management Light ON

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 57,731 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Engine Management Light ON

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,500 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 54,500 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,059 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,561 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,393 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,520 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 FYA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV07 FYA registered?

LV07 FYA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is LV07 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV07 FYA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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