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EX07 FFD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,055 mi
Last recorded186,055 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 FFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 186,055 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 163,037 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 155,188 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 155,118 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 150,746 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 150,746 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 146,659 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 146,648 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 144,002 miles

Nearside Rear slight crack in tyre side wall not reaching cords

Pass 25 Mar 2015 141,913 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 23 Mar 2015 141,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 137,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 137,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 131,777 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 131,777 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 124,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 115,838 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 106,696 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 106,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EX07 FFD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol 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 EX07 FFD, 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 EX07 FFD registered?

EX07 FFD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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