2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · MT07 LNR
2007 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2007. Recorded mileage 147,559 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT07 LNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 147,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT07 LNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Polo (MT07 LNR) between May 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MT07 LNR Mileage History
- 15/05/2023136,621 mi
- 29/05/2024144,635 mi+8,014 mi
- 04/06/2024144,635 mi
- 01/09/2025148,418 mi+3,783 mi
- 18/09/2025147,559 mi-859 mi
Average of roughly 4,663 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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