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FL07 WZM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,288 mi
Last recorded117,288 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 117,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 117,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 110,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front welding repairs have been filled and coated with stone chip/guard

oily residue on engine and covers

slight coolant weap

Fail 23 May 2025 110,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective slow to retract (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens is deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oily residue on engine and covers

slight coolant weap

Fail 14 May 2025 110,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 105,080 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 105,077 miles

Braking system leaking Servo Pipe At Servo Leak (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 104,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2023 104,416 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 102,156 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 102,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached lower wishbone insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 92,312 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 90,152 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 90,151 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,011 miles

Advise slight blow from exhaust flexible pipe

Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,172 miles

Advise both front tyres getting low on tread

Advise handbrake travel high

Advise n/s/r tyre getting low on tread and has sidewall cracks

Pass 8 May 2017 78,054 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nsr tyre cracking on walls

Fail 5 May 2017 78,048 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nsr tyre cracking on walls

osr tyre low on pressure.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 67,899 miles

Nearside Rear outer wall perished

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear position bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,392 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,344 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,309 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,527 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 40,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 28,492 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 WZM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

FL07 WZM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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