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FIG 3679

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,224 mi
Last recorded124,224 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 3679
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 124,224 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 124,219 miles

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

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

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,591 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 115,586 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,305 miles

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

Near side rear light lens cracked

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 112,305 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Near side rear light lens cracked

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,844 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

rear heat shield corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2020 103,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

rear heat shield corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,774 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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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FIG 3679 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FIG 3679, 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 FIG 3679 registered?

FIG 3679 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is FIG 3679 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 3679 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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