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FG07 NMY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,851 mi
Last recorded108,851 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 NMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2021 108,851 miles

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

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

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 15 Dec 2021 108,851 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 106,348 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 106,348 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 106,341 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake lever long travel

Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,281 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 87,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 68,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 68,069 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested Both front (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 65,167 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 24 Nov 2017 65,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,302 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 61,300 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 54,867 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,665 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 47,654 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,126 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 38,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads very low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,068 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 17,622 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,622 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 NMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FG07 NMY, 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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FG07 NMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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