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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LM07 YDFMOT history

LM07 YDF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

LM07 YDF grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
134,072 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM07 YDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM07 YDF was last recorded at 134,072 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,861 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
211 miles
Average per year
6,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,072 miles
  • 2023 – 127,065 miles
  • 2022 – 125,899 miles
  • 2021 – 123,521 miles
  • 2020 – 118,822 miles
  • 2019 – 114,447 miles
  • 2018 – 108,798 miles
  • 2017 – 100,959 miles
  • 2016 – 98,050 miles
  • 2015 – 94,855 miles
  • 2014 – 90,967 miles
  • 2013 – 79,598 miles
  • 2012 – 68,630 miles
  • 2011 – 57,781 miles
  • 2010 – 49,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,072 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pasted repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,072 miles (+211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,072 miles
    Test number
    337547662641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail133,861 miles (+6,796)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,861 miles
    Test number
    539837417120
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass127,065 miles (+1,166)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,065 miles
    Test number
    915900486365
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass125,899 miles (+2,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,899 miles
    Test number
    958344551888
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass123,521 miles (+4,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,521 miles
    Test number
    623040557871
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumpstops perished and split

  6. Pass118,822 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,822 miles
    Test number
    700878099415
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pasted repair (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail118,772 miles (+4,325)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,772 miles
    Test number
    844438235229
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pasted repair (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass114,447 miles (+5,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,447 miles
    Test number
    420429097348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOS mirror indicator damaged

  9. Pass108,798 miles (+7,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,798 miles
    Test number
    935564556619
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  10. Pass100,959 miles (+2,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,959 miles
    Test number
    548748671361
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass98,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,050 miles
    Test number
    979484478709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail98,050 miles (+3,195)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,050 miles
    Test number
    457533913246
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass94,855 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,855 miles
    Test number
    875806155085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteParking brake travel

  14. Fail94,855 miles (+3,888)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,855 miles
    Test number
    298205155034
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteParking brake travel

  15. Fail90,967 miles (+1,375)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,967 miles
    Test number
    908052564241
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail89,592 miles (+9,994)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,592 miles
    Test number
    597528414281
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass79,598 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,598 miles
    Test number
    265543243213
    • NoteBoth front lower arms rear bushs spliting
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteScrew in osr tyre

  18. Fail79,598 miles (+10,968)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,598 miles
    Test number
    398113743278
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front lower arms rear bushs spliting
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteScrew in osr tyre

  19. Pass68,630 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,630 miles
    Test number
    219035412236
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushs spliting
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteNsf and osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteNsr tyre worn
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  20. Fail68,630 miles (+10,849)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,630 miles
    Test number
    628675012232
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushs spliting
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteNsf and osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteNsr tyre worn
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  21. Pass57,781 miles (+8,705)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    738609801224
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front brake discs starting to corrode

  22. Pass49,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,076 miles
    Test number
    650447290144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,076 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,076 miles
    Test number
    143477290106
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about LM07 YDF

Does LM07 YDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM07 YDF expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM07 YDF?
The MOT on LM07 YDF expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM07 YDF done?
LM07 YDF was recorded at 134,072 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 6,047 miles a year.
Has LM07 YDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM07 YDF has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM07 YDF 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 LM07 YDF find?
LM07 YDF passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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