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AM07 FJX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,593 mi
Last recorded137,593 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM07 FJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 137,593 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 137,593 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 129,312 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 121,223 miles

sump oil sweat

Pass 7 Jan 2016 118,996 miles

ADVISE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI POOR CONDITION CORROSION TO REAR OF SYSTEM (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear some perishing of tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GOING BALD ,INNER EDGE

advise slight play in nearside steering rack

advise wiper blades condition/some smearing when clearing screen

Fail 6 Jan 2016 118,996 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CORDS COMING OUT OF BULGING TYRE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI POOR CONDITION CORROSION TO REAR OF SYSTEM (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear some perishing of tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GOING BALD ,INNER EDGE

advise slight play in nearside steering rack

advise wiper blades condition/some smearing when clearing screen

Pass 9 Jan 2015 107,003 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 99,273 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 99,273 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,847 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 77,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,264 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside side rear badly won on side walls as if run flat This tyre may be damaged on inside of tyre replace tyre urgent

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,647 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AM07 FJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM07 FJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM07 FJX registered?

AM07 FJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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