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FG07 RZA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,543 mi
Last recorded117,543 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 RZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 117,543 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))

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 117,543 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))

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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 109,144 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever high (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 108,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 May 2017 97,259 miles

pad warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2-3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2-3MM) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 97,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2-3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2-3MM) (4.1.E.1)

pad warning lamp on

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,296 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear tyres worn.(2mm)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,182 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 79,114 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,013 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 68,082 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,863 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 60,861 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 45,564 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 45,564 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 May 2010 34,815 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 RZA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG07 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

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

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