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FL07 TWX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,176 mi
Last recorded88,176 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 TWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 88,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 88,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on both edges 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 75,333 miles

Exhaust sleeve broken but exhaust not insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (Borderline) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Light unit has condensation

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 66,826 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 66,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 50,461 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,070 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush)( boarderline (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush)(boarderline (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,001 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 28,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,607 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,327 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 15,327 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,927 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 11,528 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,087 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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FL07 TWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FL07 TWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL07 TWX registered?

FL07 TWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2007.

Is FL07 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL07 TWX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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