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CY07 FLM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,749 mi
Last recorded71,749 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 FLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 71,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box outer casing

Pass 7 Aug 2024 66,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 66,849 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 64,736 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres starting to mis-shape across tread ( dated 2017 )

Fail 30 Jun 2023 64,736 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres starting to mis-shape across tread ( dated 2017 )

Pass 9 Jun 2022 60,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear small crack in lamp lens

Rear outer skin of exhaust box peeling away

Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front wipers slight smearing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2021 55,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front wipers slight smearing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,970 miles

Exhaust rear back box corroded (outer skin breaking up)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear most bush perrishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 42,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 36,818 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,335 miles

Inspection light on

Rear exhaust box corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished + worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2016 31,335 miles

Inspection light on

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished + worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 23,479 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 15,546 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 15,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 7 May 2013 13,181 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 13,181 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,326 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 6,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 5,751 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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CY07 FLM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CY07 FLM, 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 CY07 FLM registered?

CY07 FLM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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The MOT history for CY07 FLM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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