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FL07 EBJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,081 mi
Last recorded47,081 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 EBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2017 47,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,434 miles

brake fluid level on min

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 28,516 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,009 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,475 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)

parking sticker zone 'b'

slight side wall damage nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2012 27,475 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

parking sticker zone 'b'

slight side wall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,747 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 12,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

parking sticker zone 'b'

Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,840 miles

parking sticker zone 'b'

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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FL07 EBJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FL07 EBJ, 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 FL07 EBJ registered?

FL07 EBJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is FL07 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL07 EBJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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