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FM07 AVO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,698 mi
Last recorded34,698 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 AVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 34,698 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 31,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 29,077 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 29,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 25,621 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 21,793 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 20,378 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre on 3.0mm , cracking in sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2019 19,776 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre3.2mm

power steering pipes corroded

wear to front brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2018 19,463 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre on 3.0mm

Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,159 miles

all alloys damaged

both door mirrors damaged

front number plate damaged

front tyres on 3.0mm

slight unbonding to both front suspension arms, rear bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,517 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/ headlight

front number plate damaged

light corrosion to all coil springs

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,755 miles

body damage to n/s/

Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,229 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,164 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 11,938 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2012 11,938 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2011 9,258 miles

slight perishing to aux belt

Pass 25 Jun 2010 7,236 miles

under-trays fitted

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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FM07 AVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FM07 AVO, 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 FM07 AVO registered?

FM07 AVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is FM07 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM07 AVO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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