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LY07 FJA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,242 mi
Last recorded78,242 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 FJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 78,242 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 75,277 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 66,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 58,019 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 53,715 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 49,845 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 45,171 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 41,974 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 41,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,599 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 37,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 37,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 31,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,424 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 27,316 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre getting low 2m

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,132 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,661 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 19,507 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,650 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 12,670 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 12,659 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2010 11,045 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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LY07 FJA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LY07 FJA, 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 LY07 FJA registered?

LY07 FJA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 June 2007.

Is LY07 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY07 FJA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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