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LV07 JFY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,458 mi
Last recorded96,458 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 JFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 96,458 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2023 86,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,499 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,698 miles

Offside Front Outer anti roll bar boot wear

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight split

Pass 3 Aug 2020 60,753 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot leak grease

Offside Front Upper dust cover perished

covers underside

Fail 3 Aug 2020 60,753 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot leak grease

Offside Front Upper dust cover perished

covers underside

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 53,447 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,524 miles

brake pad light on

Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,810 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,379 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 43,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 41,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,189 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,346 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,648 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,289 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 JFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

LV07 JFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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