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FL07 LZB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,676 mi
Last recorded89,676 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 LZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,676 miles

all springs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 89,668 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all springs corroded

front and rear exhaust sections in poor condition

service overdue indicator is on

Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,202 miles

engine lamp on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 87,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

engine lamp on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,623 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

engine lamp on

exhaust system corroded

front tyres bold inside

n/s/rear tyre close & heavlly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,457 miles

engine fault light is on

nearside handbrake slow to operate

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and heavily perished

service over due indicator on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,866 miles

engine warning lamp on

o/s/mirror cover poor

Fail 3 Oct 2014 69,865 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)

engine warning lamp on

o/s/mirror cover poor

Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,849 miles

engine fault light is on

lots of handbrake travel

service overdue indicator light is on

Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,948 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 49,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 42,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wishbones rear bushes have slight play

washers poor

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,397 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes have slight play

washers poor

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,885 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 37,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 LZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

FL07 LZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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