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FG07 LRO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,111 mi
Last recorded96,111 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 LRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 96,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox and join to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot starting to split on the inside clip

Pass 7 Jul 2025 93,794 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 91,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 88,157 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 85,268 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 85,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,042 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 76,038 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,464 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 70,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,479 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 55,561 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 55,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 49,842 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 49,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 42,727 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 37,119 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 33,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 26,202 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,212 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)

Pass 10 May 2011 16,344 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 11,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 11,818 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 LRO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc 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 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

FG07 LRO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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The MOT history for FG07 LRO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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