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LV07 NKJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,483 mi
Last recorded71,483 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 71,483 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 71,483 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 68,266 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 68,266 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 67,417 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 67,417 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 66,349 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,884 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,435 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,490 miles

front number plate broken

rear tyres have age related cracking

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Feb 2019 61,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front number plate broken

rear tyres have age related cracking

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing inner edges tracking would help tyre life (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension gaiter damaged no action required

Offside Front suspension gaiter damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2018 59,364 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing inner edges tracking would help tyre life (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension gaiter damaged no action required

Offside Front suspension gaiter damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,703 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted

engine covers/undertrays fitted

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

tested wet

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,244 miles

engine covers/ undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 53,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers/ undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,057 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,767 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,764 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,083 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,032 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,590 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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 NKJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LV07 NKJ, 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 NKJ registered?

LV07 NKJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 April 2007.

Is LV07 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV07 NKJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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