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FG07 FSP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,627 mi
Last recorded143,627 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 FSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 143,627 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 143,057 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 140,245 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 130,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 120,543 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,696 miles

damp around gear box

Fail 8 Apr 2019 109,694 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake high travel

rear heat shield loose

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 4 May 2018 105,490 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and ofside front (3.7.B.3)

condensation in rear lights

exhaust heat shield at back box loose

slight gear oil leak

under trays and sill covers fitted

washer pipe leaking

Fail 4 May 2018 105,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and ofside front (3.7.B.3)

condensation in rear lights

exhaust heat shield at back box loose

slight gear oil leak

under trays and sill covers fitted

washer pipe leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,422 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,873 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,336 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake light inop

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,095 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 74,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,838 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 58,838 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,375 miles

Coolant leak

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in offside front steering rack inner knuckle

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,076 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,806 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 FSP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FSP, 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 FSP registered?

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

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