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LY07 SFO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,876 mi
Last recorded67,876 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,876 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 65,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,953 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 56,949 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,038 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wishbones rear bushes perishing

exhaust flexible join outer mesh perished

Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 45,681 miles

Nail in N/S rear Tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear child seat fitted/ no rear seat belt check

Fail 2 Aug 2017 45,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nail in N/S rear Tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

rear child seat fitted/ no rear seat belt check

Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,178 miles

Child seat fitted.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 185/60/r14-82h

Fail 3 Aug 2016 43,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/r14-82h (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 185/60/r14-82h

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,009 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 40,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

car misfires

engine managment warning light displayed

Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 36,802 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,923 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 33,923 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,164 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,699 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 SFO 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 70%.

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 SFO, 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.

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What year was LY07 SFO registered?

LY07 SFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 August 2007.

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