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FL07 UME

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,577 mi
Last recorded125,577 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 UME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 125,577 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 125,577 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 120,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mount off middle of screen ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 120,602 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mount off middle of screen ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective held steady with tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

yellow oil warning light was on and oil level was low ( not on dipstick )before test started. 1 1/4 l of oil added

Fail 6 Sep 2018 108,524 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective held steady with tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

yellow oil warning light was on and oil level was low ( not on dipstick )before test started. 1 1/4 l of oil added

Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing/cracking (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2017 92,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing/cracking (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,101 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,770 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 69,770 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2014 63,578 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2014 63,578 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,250 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 49,250 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,117 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,632 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,345 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 UME is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UME, 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 UME registered?

FL07 UME is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is FL07 UME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL07 UME shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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