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FL07 UMO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,679 mi
Last recorded92,679 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 92,679 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Axle is corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2025 89,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 89,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 89,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2024 89,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,276 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2023 84,276 miles

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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2022 78,122 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,682 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre bald on inside tread

Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,084 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 71,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,651 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,088 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 68,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flex (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 61,867 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 43,005 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,536 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 22,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,903 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,754 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,124 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,695 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,002 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 UMO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMO, 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 UMO registered?

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

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