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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LS07 BSUMOT history

LS07 BSU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

LS07 BSU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2024
Mileage
69,338 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS07 BSU
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
26 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS07 BSU was last recorded at 69,338 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,337 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 69,338 miles
  • 2022 – 54,393 miles
  • 2021 – 43,496 miles
  • 2020 – 42,996 miles
  • 2019 – 38,357 miles
  • 2018 – 35,264 miles
  • 2017 – 29,589 miles
  • 2016 – 27,741 miles
  • 2014 – 26,969 miles
  • 2013 – 25,444 miles
  • 2012 – 21,472 miles
  • 2011 – 16,330 miles
  • 2010 – 9,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,338 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,338 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,338 miles
    Test number
    833320173149
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail69,337 miles (+14,944)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    917941048621
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass54,393 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    54,393 miles
    Test number
    714162846030
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexypipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail54,387 miles (+10,891)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,387 miles
    Test number
    540950525885
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexypipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass43,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,496 miles
    Test number
    909602734879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,496 miles (+500)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,496 miles
    Test number
    592270795664
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass42,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    151438230102
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail42,996 miles (+4,639)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    345011041135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass38,357 miles (+3,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    38,357 miles
    Test number
    673728344055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass35,264 miles (+5,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,264 miles
    Test number
    607577705314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass29,589 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,589 miles
    Test number
    896014546579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,741 miles
    Test number
    558284487951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,741 miles (+772)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,741 miles
    Test number
    508827542982
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass26,969 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    26,969 miles
    Test number
    235010114364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,444 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,444 miles
    Test number
    846080193238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,472 miles
    Test number
    928865692191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,472 miles (+5,142)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,472 miles
    Test number
    595415392139
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass16,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,330 miles
    Test number
    905000041182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  19. Fail16,330 miles (+6,724)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,330 miles
    Test number
    937390941113
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  20. Pass9,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    9,606 miles
    Test number
    621047730103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS07 BSU

Does LS07 BSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS07 BSU expired on 2 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS07 BSU?
The MOT on LS07 BSU expired on 2 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS07 BSU done?
LS07 BSU was recorded at 69,338 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 4,641 miles a year.
Has LS07 BSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS07 BSU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS07 BSU 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 LS07 BSU find?
LS07 BSU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, and 6 more.

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