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FD07 LPN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 LPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 78,260 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate/dust shield corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate/ dust shield corroded

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

corrosion of suspension components

service light illuminated

Fail 16 Feb 2026 78,260 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leak at front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front brake back plate/dust shield corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate/ dust shield corroded

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

corrosion of suspension components

reverse light not working

service light illuminated

Pass 17 Feb 2025 72,337 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate /dust shield corroded

Offside Front brake back plate /dust shield corroded

corrosion of suspension components

Pass 12 Feb 2024 66,603 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate/dust shield corroded

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

Offside Front brake back plate/dust shield corroded

corrosion of suspension components

Fail 12 Feb 2024 66,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate/dust shield corroded

corrosion of suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2023 61,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate dirt shield corroded

corrosion of suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2022 55,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,720 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front brake dust shield corroded

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2020 48,949 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Fail 18 Feb 2020 48,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front windscreen washer jet partially blocked

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 44,380 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 44,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 40,869 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 36,889 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 36,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,905 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,909 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 26,908 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 24,151 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,151 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,484 miles

O/S/R tyre has cut's in side wall but not showing cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,783 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,128 miles

Wipers are in poor condition

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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FD07 LPN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FD07 LPN, 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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FD07 LPN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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