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FE07 YCX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,130 mi
Last recorded93,130 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 YCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 93,130 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,402 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 86,402 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2025 86,396 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2024 83,553 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2023 79,725 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front and n/s rear bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front play in steering rack inner joints

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 79,725 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front and n/s rear bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front play in steering rack inner joints

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 76,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 73,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

hand brake high

Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

hand brake high

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 61,189 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,950 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,961 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,489 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,862 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front discs worn

Fail 25 Jul 2011 33,862 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 29,350 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,940 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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FE07 YCX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE07 YCX, 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 FE07 YCX registered?

FE07 YCX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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