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LX07 BUF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,057 mi
Last recorded56,057 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX07 BUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 56,057 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 56,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,451 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 48,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 44,953 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 44,158 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 44,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover damaged / missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,150 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 43,605 miles

Offside Front Anti Roll Bar Upper Dust Cover Starting To Perish

Pass 12 Feb 2021 42,674 miles

Nearside Rear Position Lamp Lens Cracked. No Affect On Emitted Light

Offside Front Slight Play In Top Mount

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 40,979 miles

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 cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 39,872 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 39,872 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 38,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 38,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2017 37,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,740 miles

osf tyre worn and cuts on treads nsr tyre cracking side walls osr tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,246 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,706 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,816 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 17,450 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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LX07 BUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LX07 BUF, 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 LX07 BUF registered?

LX07 BUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2007.

Is LX07 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX07 BUF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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