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LX07 WHP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,894 mi
Last recorded83,894 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX07 WHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 83,894 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 80,299 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 77,865 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 74,635 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,643 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer hose split, still provides adequate fluid to screen

Fail 2 Nov 2021 69,642 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,235 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 66,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,259 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (Rear) Bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator in wing mirror damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 58,219 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 58,218 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,544 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,544 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,984 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 46,984 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,486 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,435 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 28,435 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)

Pass 20 May 2011 12,245 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 2,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WHP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc 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 LX07 WHP, 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 WHP registered?

LX07 WHP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is LX07 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX07 WHP 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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