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LY07 SFN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,134 mi
Last recorded71,134 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 SFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 71,134 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2024 66,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 62,811 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 62,784 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 58,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,573 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,368 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 10 Oct 2019 54,366 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,580 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise minor oil leak on gearbox

Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,299 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 53,299 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,029 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 52,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,969 miles

advise nsf and osr tyres starting to wear low on edges

advise slight play in wishbone mounts

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,249 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 35,721 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,277 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 12,939 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 SFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

LY07 SFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 August 2007.

Is LY07 SFN safe to buy?

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