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CY07 FWZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,892 mi
Last recorded120,892 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 FWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 120,892 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 120,290 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,978 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 116,973 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 108,518 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,740 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 99,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 93,999 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 93,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,785 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 83,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,998 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 72,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,204 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some play front track control arm rear bushs

Fail 14 Jun 2013 40,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges and getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges and getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,471 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,063 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 12,966 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 FWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FWZ, 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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CY07 FWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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