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LV07 WZX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,519 mi
Last recorded71,519 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 71,519 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to motor (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 71,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to motor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 65,908 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 58,799 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2023 58,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side light bulb inop but multiple bulbs

exhaust poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,798 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 58,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,149 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 55,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,326 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,894 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2016 48,425 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread cords not exposed

Fail 15 Sep 2016 48,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread cords not exposed

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,913 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,443 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and starting to develop cracks.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 45,443 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and starting to develop cracks.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,832 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,897 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 35,897 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,371 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,956 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 WZX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

LV07 WZX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 April 2007.

Is LV07 WZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV07 WZX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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