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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

LX07 BUFMOT history

LX07 BUF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LX07 BUF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
56,057 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX07 BUF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX07 BUF was last recorded at 56,057 miles on 7 May 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,016 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
2,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,057 miles
  • 2025 – 48,451 miles
  • 2024 – 44,953 miles
  • 2023 – 44,158 miles
  • 2022 – 43,605 miles
  • 2021 – 42,674 miles
  • 2020 – 40,979 miles
  • 2019 – 39,872 miles
  • 2018 – 38,424 miles
  • 2017 – 37,190 miles
  • 2016 – 35,747 miles
  • 2015 – 34,169 miles
  • 2014 – 31,740 miles
  • 2013 – 30,246 miles
  • 2012 – 27,706 miles
  • 2011 – 22,816 miles
  • 2010 – 17,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,057 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,057 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    56,057 miles
    Test number
    928254177067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail56,016 miles (+7,565)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    936415992518
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. Pass48,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,451 miles
    Test number
    165420333894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail48,451 miles (+3,498)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,451 miles
    Test number
    946558755057
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass44,953 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,953 miles
    Test number
    489869596527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,158 miles
    Test number
    545724800771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,158 miles (+8)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,158 miles
    Test number
    616921635894
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure Mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover damaged / missing (7.1.2 (d))
  8. Pass44,150 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,150 miles
    Test number
    627252319728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,605 miles (+931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,605 miles
    Test number
    559724407298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti Roll Bar Upper Dust Cover Starting To Perish
  10. Pass42,674 miles (+1,695)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,674 miles
    Test number
    749613433044
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position Lamp Lens Cracked. No Affect On Emitted Light
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight Play In Top Mount
  11. Pass40,979 miles (+1,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,979 miles
    Test number
    956209776191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass39,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,872 miles
    Test number
    974360193820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,872 miles (+1,448)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,872 miles
    Test number
    967152167464
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass38,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,424 miles
    Test number
    386457992560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Fail38,424 miles (+1,234)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,424 miles
    Test number
    870170170735
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass37,190 miles (+1,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    365535320842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass35,747 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,747 miles
    Test number
    165685222065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,169 miles (+2,429)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,169 miles
    Test number
    747868745048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking on side walls
  19. Pass31,740 miles (+1,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,740 miles
    Test number
    595156354092
    • NoteOsf tyre worn and cuts on treads nsr tyre cracking side walls osr tyre cracking on side walls
  20. Pass30,246 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,246 miles
    Test number
    309284363062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,706 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,706 miles
    Test number
    346433252084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,816 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,816 miles
    Test number
    559808931093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,450 miles
    Test number
    223092740058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX07 BUF

Does LX07 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX07 BUF is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX07 BUF?
The MOT on LX07 BUF is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX07 BUF done?
LX07 BUF was recorded at 56,057 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,378 miles a year.
Has LX07 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX07 BUF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX07 BUF 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 BUF find?
LX07 BUF passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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