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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,400 cc

LX07 VNUMOT history

LX07 VNU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LX07 VNU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,760 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX07 VNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX07 VNU was last recorded at 98,760 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 5,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,786 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,974 miles
Average per year
5,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,760 miles
  • 2025 – 92,786 miles
  • 2024 – 85,511 miles
  • 2023 – 81,113 miles
  • 2022 – 79,421 miles
  • 2021 – 75,570 miles
  • 2020 – 74,109 miles
  • 2019 – 72,230 miles
  • 2018 – 69,159 miles
  • 2017 – 65,391 miles
  • 2016 – 61,445 miles
  • 2015 – 54,471 miles
  • 2014 – 46,322 miles
  • 2013 – 36,874 miles
  • 2012 – 28,368 miles
  • 2011 – 21,794 miles
  • 2010 – 14,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,760 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,760 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,760 miles
    Test number
    648324387041
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail98,760 miles (+5,974)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,760 miles
    Test number
    594038349449
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,786 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,786 miles
    Test number
    552150776389
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail92,786 miles (+7,275)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,786 miles
    Test number
    814650999304
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick crumbled (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass85,511 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,511 miles
    Test number
    103272136388
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail85,509 miles (+4,396)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,509 miles
    Test number
    932976649234
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,113 miles (+1,692)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,113 miles
    Test number
    311309388662
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass79,421 miles (+3,851)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,421 miles
    Test number
    755884274815
    • AdvisoryAUX BELT PERISHED
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL NEAR MIN
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    75,570 miles
    Test number
    681374548905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail75,570 miles (+1,461)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,570 miles
    Test number
    326555544427
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass74,109 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    74,109 miles
    Test number
    783602262231
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Fail74,109 miles (+1,879)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,109 miles
    Test number
    558459092676
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Pass72,230 miles (+3,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,230 miles
    Test number
    103996298821
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass69,159 miles (+3,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    574673611585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM AUTO GEAR BOX SUMP AREA

  15. Pass65,391 miles (+3,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,391 miles
    Test number
    262603203686
    • AdvisoryFuel stains to fuel filter

  16. Pass61,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    960521996391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,445 miles (+6,974)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    683425867456
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass54,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,471 miles
    Test number
    578245615144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,471 miles (+8,149)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,471 miles
    Test number
    286015815132
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail46,322 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,322 miles
    Test number
    416645914174
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,322 miles (+9,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,322 miles
    Test number
    735395014139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,874 miles (+8,506)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,874 miles
    Test number
    387601523180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to wear bars
    • NoteOffside rear lamp lens has slight damage
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  23. Fail28,368 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,368 miles
    Test number
    268752332121
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres perished
    • NoteSlight damage to offside rear lamp lens

  24. Pass28,368 miles (+6,574)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,368 miles
    Test number
    769682032160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres perished
    • NoteSlight damage to offside rear lamp lens

  25. Pass21,794 miles (+6,836)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,794 miles
    Test number
    399513731117
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  26. Pass14,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    14,958 miles
    Test number
    854589030015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX07 VNU

Does LX07 VNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX07 VNU is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX07 VNU?
The MOT on LX07 VNU is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX07 VNU done?
LX07 VNU was recorded at 98,760 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,228 miles a year.
Has LX07 VNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX07 VNU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LX07 VNU 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 VNU find?
LX07 VNU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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