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FH07 WMD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,467 mi
Last recorded128,467 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 WMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 128,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER LOOSE

Fail 13 May 2019 128,319 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESS BLOW FLEX PIPE FRONT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER LOOSE

Pass 24 May 2018 120,338 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 113,731 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s and o/s (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 3 May 2017 113,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s and o/s (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 96,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 23 Jun 2015 96,008 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,156 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 89,151 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,882 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 76,880 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,085 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat not folding forward allowing access to rear seats

offside front seatbelt twisted

reverse light not working

service light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,892 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,506 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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FH07 WMD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH07 WMD, 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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FH07 WMD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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