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FD07 YUA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,214 mi
Last recorded133,214 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 133,214 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 127,280 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f outer cv gaiter has seepage

rear parking brake imbalance

Fail 18 May 2021 127,280 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f outer cv gaiter has seepage

rear parking brake imbalance

Pass 28 May 2020 125,197 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 125,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust bracket snapped off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 115,555 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 115,554 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 103,988 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 91,067 miles

eml showing

o/s/f rear wishbone bush detaeriated

Fail 3 May 2017

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

eml showing

o/s/f rear wishbone bush detaeriated

Pass 19 May 2016 82,488 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 82,488 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 73,576 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2014 64,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2013 55,693 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 46,968 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 36,936 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2010 30,581 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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FD07 YUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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