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AP07 FPO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,994 mi
Last recorded130,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 FPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 130,994 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 130,994 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,350 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 121,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 113,109 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 113,109 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 111,320 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 109,614 miles

Rear Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 109,614 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,769 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,833 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,122 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,659 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 9 Mar 2016 80,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,911 miles

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

brake pad wear light on, new pads and disc's fitted to front?.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,909 miles

front wipers starting to smear screen

n/s mirror frame cracked

n/s mirror repeater cracked

n/s/f brake discs badly corroded on inner edge

n/s/r bump stop splitting

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2013 49,690 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,765 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,576 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,008 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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AP07 FPO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP07 FPO, 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 AP07 FPO registered?

AP07 FPO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 March 2007.

Is AP07 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP07 FPO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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