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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LX07 VPJMOT history

LX07 VPJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

LX07 VPJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2024
Mileage
92,455 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX07 VPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX07 VPJ was last recorded at 92,455 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 3,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,176 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,279 miles
Average per year
4,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,455 miles
  • 2022 – 89,176 miles
  • 2021 – 89,120 miles
  • 2020 – 81,201 miles
  • 2019 – 77,641 miles
  • 2018 – 75,412 miles
  • 2017 – 73,900 miles
  • 2016 – 69,653 miles
  • 2015 – 64,643 miles
  • 2014 – 61,108 miles
  • 2013 – 54,175 miles
  • 2012 – 45,082 miles
  • 2011 – 36,423 miles
  • 2010 – 28,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,455 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,455 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,455 miles
    Test number
    261090941466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,176 miles
    Test number
    154613234047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail89,176 miles (+56)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,176 miles
    Test number
    158818031357
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail89,120 miles (+7,919)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,120 miles
    Test number
    150676860643
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Stuck on main/full beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,201 miles (+3,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,201 miles
    Test number
    619187829078
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower outer sill corroded

  6. Pass77,641 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    552868256045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,412 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    600495281856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail75,421 miles (+1,521)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,421 miles
    Test number
    175268251900
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass73,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    655901252250
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail73,900 miles (+4,247)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    691278883194
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass69,653 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    791821198459
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both wheels tight to rotate by hand
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted

  12. Fail69,653 miles (+5,010)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    514458018574
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both wheels tight to rotate by hand
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted

  13. Pass64,643 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,643 miles
    Test number
    176752995050
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

  14. Fail64,640 miles (+3,532)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,640 miles
    Test number
    329059385026
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

  15. Pass61,108 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,108 miles
    Test number
    219966704132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,175 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,175 miles
    Test number
    619953123108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,155 miles (+9,073)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,155 miles
    Test number
    377339613132
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass45,082 miles (+8,659)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,082 miles
    Test number
    886214392191
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside headlamp aim is on its lowest setting,offside front and both rear tyres have no wear left in them.

  19. Pass36,423 miles (+55)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,423 miles
    Test number
    198397071465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCondensation in offside headlight
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low/pressure low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pressure low

  20. Fail36,368 miles (+8,230)2 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,368 miles
    Test number
    377277361069
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCondensation in offside headlight
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low/pressure low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pressure low

  21. Pass28,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,138 miles
    Test number
    101593260490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX07 VPJ

Does LX07 VPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX07 VPJ expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX07 VPJ?
The MOT on LX07 VPJ expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX07 VPJ done?
LX07 VPJ was recorded at 92,455 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
Has LX07 VPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX07 VPJ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LX07 VPJ 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 VPJ find?
LX07 VPJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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