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LY07 NYL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,400 mi
Last recorded92,400 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 NYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 92,400 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 92,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 87,873 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 87,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,004 miles

Wet Test

Pass 21 Oct 2022 78,355 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 78,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 73,448 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,289 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, axel/trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear trail arm corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 70,289 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, axel/trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear trail arm corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,037 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 51,724 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 51,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 49,383 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,626 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on extreme inner edge of tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,592 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,503 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,503 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 28,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,032 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 20,032 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,877 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 NYL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LY07 NYL, 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 NYL registered?

LY07 NYL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 July 2007.

Is LY07 NYL safe to buy?

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