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FG07 SXD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,008 mi
Last recorded80,008 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 SXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 80,008 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 80,008 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 74,589 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 68,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 66,768 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 66,761 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside is the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 64,463 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 64,456 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,747 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded

exhaust centre corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 59,736 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi corroded

exhaust centre corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2019 57,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arb link arm rubber. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,549 miles

Nearside Rear shock bump stop detiorated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,150 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,149 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Front registration plate broken.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,661 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,243 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,670 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 18,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,871 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,813 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 SXD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc 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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

FG07 SXD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 2007.

Is FG07 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG07 SXD 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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