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MF07 LGN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,555 mi
Last recorded72,555 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 LGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 72,555 miles

Front Shock absorbers corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 72,555 miles

Front Shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 71,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 6 Aug 2024 69,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 68,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2023 68,491 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,007 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2022 67,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2021 65,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,669 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,709 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,555 miles

both rear tyres cracking on walls+between tread

nearside front tyre wearing low+starting to wear out of shape

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,403 miles

both rear tyres cracking on walls+between tread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,473 miles

both rear tyres cracking on walls+between tread

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,703 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,670 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off edges

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,702 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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MF07 LGN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MF07 LGN, 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 MF07 LGN registered?

MF07 LGN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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