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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LX07 BMYMOT history

LX07 BMY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LX07 BMY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,646 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX07 BMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX07 BMY was last recorded at 109,646 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 5,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,209 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,437 miles
Average per year
5,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,646 miles
  • 2025 – 104,209 miles
  • 2024 – 95,084 miles
  • 2023 – 87,948 miles
  • 2022 – 82,851 miles
  • 2021 – 75,802 miles
  • 2020 – 67,381 miles
  • 2019 – 66,837 miles
  • 2018 – 64,295 miles
  • 2017 – 60,803 miles
  • 2016 – 54,405 miles
  • 2015 – 44,419 miles
  • 2014 – 42,452 miles
  • 2013 – 38,646 miles
  • 2012 – 32,328 miles
  • 2011 – 21,854 miles
  • 2010 – 16,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,646 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,646 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,646 miles
    Test number
    664393261620
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail109,646 miles (+5,437)1 dangerous2 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,646 miles
    Test number
    679777643424
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when position light is on (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,209 miles (+9,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,209 miles
    Test number
    988586770664
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass95,084 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,084 miles
    Test number
    910396224901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,083 miles (+7,135)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,083 miles
    Test number
    781550722393
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass87,948 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,948 miles
    Test number
    782587137736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,945 miles (+5,094)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,945 miles
    Test number
    969220486073
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,851 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,851 miles
    Test number
    420758044802
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail82,851 miles (+7,049)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,851 miles
    Test number
    712296262449
    • MajorBraking system leaking servo pipe leaking. vacuum supply at valve to servo (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,802 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,802 miles
    Test number
    485079334775
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail75,802 miles (+8,421)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,802 miles
    Test number
    312296131334
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass67,381 miles (+544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,381 miles
    Test number
    925560175842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass66,837 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,837 miles
    Test number
    395764808840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,295 miles (+3,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,295 miles
    Test number
    603457175426
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass60,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,803 miles
    Test number
    186001335450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,803 miles (+6,398)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,803 miles
    Test number
    450005175937
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass54,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,405 miles
    Test number
    683420643392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 t (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail54,404 miles (+9,985)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,404 miles
    Test number
    838924801955
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 t (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,419 miles (+1,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,419 miles
    Test number
    430475207200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and cracking

  20. Pass42,452 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,452 miles
    Test number
    905215294283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,646 miles (+6,318)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,646 miles
    Test number
    589196093299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail32,328 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,328 miles
    Test number
    385880452267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass32,328 miles (+10,474)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,328 miles
    Test number
    935750552236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,854 miles (+5,030)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,854 miles
    Test number
    135302551131
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass16,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    16,824 miles
    Test number
    281446670150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX07 BMY

Does LX07 BMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX07 BMY is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX07 BMY?
The MOT on LX07 BMY is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX07 BMY done?
LX07 BMY was recorded at 109,646 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,688 miles a year.
Has LX07 BMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX07 BMY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LX07 BMY 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 LX07 BMY find?
LX07 BMY passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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