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LV07 XAL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,895 mi
Last recorded71,895 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 XAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 71,895 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 66,994 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 66,994 miles

Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,047 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 64,032 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 61,279 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,180 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 53,977 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 53,977 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,943 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,740 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 46,740 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85 - 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 43,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,863 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jun 2014 40,052 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,666 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

minor gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,872 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,434 miles

both front consol bushes cracking

flexi exhaust pipe mesh broken

Pass 19 May 2010 16,027 miles

pvc undertray fit not alowing full inspection of under vehicle

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 XAL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

LV07 XAL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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