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LX07 WHB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,715 mi
Last recorded63,715 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX07 WHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 63,715 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 60,105 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 57,711 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 56,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 54,851 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 54,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,767 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 53,767 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,231 miles

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

exhaust flexy worn

Fail 5 Mar 2020 53,231 miles

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

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

exhaust flexy worn

Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,110 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Ball Joint Gaiter Deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Ball Joint Gaiter Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 50,110 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Ball Joint Gaiter Deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Ball Joint Gaiter Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 45,428 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)

Nearside Front Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 40,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,332 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,421 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Feb 2015 30,421 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,913 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 25,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres damage inside and outside sidewall

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 16,639 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low

Pass 26 Feb 2011 14,046 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,860 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 WHB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LX07 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

LX07 WHB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is LX07 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX07 WHB shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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