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LV07 XAF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,896 mi
Last recorded66,896 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 XAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 66,896 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 66,896 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 61,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 21 Dec 2024 61,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 22 Dec 2023 57,637 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 57,663 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 54,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 54,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 46,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,231 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 44,231 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 38,151 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 35,410 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,647 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,354 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,992 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,091 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 21,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,556 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,725 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,231 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 7,859 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 7,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XAF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

LV07 XAF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 May 2007.

Is LV07 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV07 XAF shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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