Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,400 cc
LA07 RPUMOT history
LA07 RPU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,289 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 177,289 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,150 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA07 RPU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 24 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LA07 RPU was last recorded at 177,289 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 5,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 172,201 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,088 miles
- Average per year
- 8,150 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,289 miles
- 2025 – 172,201 miles
- 2024 – 168,105 miles
- 2023 – 163,224 miles
- 2022 – 153,643 miles
- 2021 – 142,800 miles
- 2020 – 137,225 miles
- 2019 – 129,601 miles
- 2018 – 122,003 miles
- 2017 – 116,375 miles
- 2016 – 106,376 miles
- 2015 – 100,341 miles
- 2014 – 90,999 miles
- 2013 – 77,871 miles
- 2012 – 67,537 miles
- 2011 – 55,133 miles
- 2010 – 46,601 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail177,289 miles
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sills corroded all the way along (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Chip in windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front inner surfaces poor condition/corroded surfaces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail177,289 miles (+5,088)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,289 miles
- Test number
- 101165927671
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sills corroded all the way along (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass172,201 miles (+4,096)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 172,201 miles
- Test number
- 541427104091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass168,105 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 168,105 miles
- Test number
- 639733883477
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
Fail168,100 miles (+4,876)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,100 miles
- Test number
- 371795355106
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
Pass163,224 miles (+9,581)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 163,224 miles
- Test number
- 460422194648
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass153,643 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 153,643 miles
- Test number
- 117072650519
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front inner surfaces poor condition/corroded surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail153,639 miles (+10,839)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,639 miles
- Test number
- 918412102767
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn/wearing close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm slight mis-shaping (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front inner surfaces poor condition/corroded surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass142,800 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 142,800 miles
- Test number
- 273676261017
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Damage to lens (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
Fail142,800 miles (+5,575)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,800 miles
- Test number
- 409047851248
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Damage to lens (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
Pass137,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 137,225 miles
- Test number
- 164133167046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,223 miles (+7,622)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,223 miles
- Test number
- 528704289883
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,601 miles (+7,598)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 129,601 miles
- Test number
- 892622398335
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip out of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and taped on (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass122,003 miles (+5,628)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 122,003 miles
- Test number
- 130894209521
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear and o/s/r shock absorber bump stop/covers deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass116,375 miles (+9,999)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 116,375 miles
- Test number
- 544983069989
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass106,376 miles (+6,035)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 106,376 miles
- Test number
- 833801312775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 100,341 miles
- Test number
- 758541315812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,341 miles (+9,342)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,341 miles
- Test number
- 253514378888
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside 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)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisorySuspect exhaust system blockage
Pass90,999 miles (+13,128)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 90,999 miles
- Test number
- 386647784423
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear exhaust silencer coroded
Pass77,871 miles (+69)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 77,871 miles
- Test number
- 337277583483
- NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition
Fail77,802 miles (+10,265)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,802 miles
- Test number
- 718875783202
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition
Pass67,537 miles (+12,404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 67,537 miles
- Test number
- 536493282273
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,133 miles (+8,532)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 55,133 miles
- Test number
- 285967481211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,601 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,601 miles
- Test number
- 233873370260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail46,581 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,581 miles
- Test number
- 822023370254
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LA07 RPU
- Does LA07 RPU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA07 RPU expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA07 RPU?
- The MOT on LA07 RPU expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA07 RPU done?
- LA07 RPU was recorded at 177,289 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 8,150 miles a year.
- Has LA07 RPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA07 RPU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA07 RPU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LA07 RPU find?
- LA07 RPU failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; offside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sills corroded all the way along; slight oil leak.
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