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AV07 FZX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,366 mi
Last recorded141,366 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 FZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2022 141,366 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holes and corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holes and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holes and corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holes and corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holes and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp casing cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroding

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2021 137,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 137,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 130,455 miles

front lower wishbone bushes splitting

hi level stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Apr 2019 118,812 miles

slight leak from nearside outer driveshaft boot

Pass 21 Apr 2018 111,522 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 111,576 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,369 miles

Nearside Rear part of rear light not working

part of high level stop light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,254 miles

Front number plate damaged

part of high level stop light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,976 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald on edge

part of high level stop light not working

part of nearside rear light not working

Fail 20 Apr 2015 89,976 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald on edge

part of high level stop light not working

part of nearside rear light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,798 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,456 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Apr 2013 68,452 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,154 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2012 57,150 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2011 43,937 miles

offside rear wheel was stiff to turn by hand

play in nearside and offside front suspension lower arm bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2010 32,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AV07 FZX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV07 FZX, 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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AV07 FZX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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