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LY07 SFX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,048 mi
Last recorded82,048 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 SFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 82,048 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 82,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 63,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 51,997 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 41,516 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 30,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 29,261 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 29,261 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits all way round in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,341 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,568 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,896 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,270 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front brake pads 65-70% wornj

under covers fitted.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 25,270 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer end (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge.

front brake pads 65-70% wornj

under covers fitted.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 21,824 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS, INNER REAR BUSHES

Pass 29 Aug 2013 14,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres getting low on edges

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,759 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,060 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 5,275 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 SFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

LY07 SFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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