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LV07 UJE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,572 mi
Last recorded71,572 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 71,572 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emissions abandoned (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe seems to come away under the bonnet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure back support (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2024 70,613 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 70,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 67,625 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 67,616 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 64,270 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 62,382 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 62,382 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,730 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 59,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine rattle

Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,534 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 56,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,964 miles

o/s/rear tyre outer perishing slight damaged

Pass 25 May 2013 40,179 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 34,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 May 2012 34,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 33,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 30,395 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 UJE 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 65%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE registered?

LV07 UJE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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