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FCC 228

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,121 mi
Last recorded72,121 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCC 228
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 72,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 70,553 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH SIDES (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENSE CRACKED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,977 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH SIDES (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENSE CRACKED BUT TAPED OVER (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 62,930 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 62,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,665 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 58,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 54,806 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Edges. (Off sides & Near Sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 51,256 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 51,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,347 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 48,347 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 44,563 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 44,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides front INNER EDGE TYRE badly worm & in need of Tracking. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,787 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 33,364 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,364 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 6 Feb 2014 33,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Jan 2013 26,873 miles

front discs slightly worn

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust touching rear axle

tracking

Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,652 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,105 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 13,826 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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FCC 228 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FCC 228, 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 FCC 228 registered?

FCC 228 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is FCC 228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCC 228 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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