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FG07 EOJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,610 mi
Last recorded126,610 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 EOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 126,610 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 126,604 miles

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

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 114,704 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 114,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 103,872 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 103,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,325 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 93,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,096 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 88,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 85,059 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,667 miles

Service brake percentage only just passing handbrake percentage only just passing

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,612 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,340 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly deterioted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,192 miles

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,015 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM AT FRONT FLEXIBLE IS DETERIORATED.

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

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,179 miles

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,073 miles

N/S/R OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,835 miles

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 38,835 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,116 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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FG07 EOJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FG07 EOJ, 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 FG07 EOJ registered?

FG07 EOJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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