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FFZ 1683

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,986 mi
Last recorded153,986 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 1683
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 153,986 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))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges requires attention soon

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Covers fitted masking testable items

Exhaust tail box corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front brake backing plate loose

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 149,050 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly derteriorated

Covers fitted masking testable items

Offside rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 144,880 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges requires attention soon

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Covers fitted masking testable items

Offside rear tyre showing signs of age

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 139,984 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

covers fitted masking testable items

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Fail 20 Jul 2022 139,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

covers fitted masking testable items

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 11 Aug 2021 136,783 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 136,783 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 134,161 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s rear shock upper shield insecure

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2020 134,161 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s rear shock upper shield insecure

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2019 130,156 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 126,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2018 126,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2017 120,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

pas pipe slightly damp

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2017 120,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

pas pipe slightly damp

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2016 108,903 miles

both rear tyre's slightly perished

handbrake has high travel

high level brake light has 2 led's inop

rear washer not working

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,416 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,476 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,785 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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FFZ 1683 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFZ 1683, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FFZ 1683 registered?

FFZ 1683 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is FFZ 1683 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFZ 1683 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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