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FM07 AVZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,231 mi
Last recorded78,231 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 AVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 78,231 miles

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2026 78,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,782 miles

Offside Front wearing inner edge

all front suspension components corroding

all rear suspension components corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2025 76,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front wearing inner edge

all front suspension components corroding

all rear suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2024 73,756 miles

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 5 Aug 2024 73,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2023 71,969 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around steering rack and engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 71,969 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around steering rack and engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 68,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 68,899 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,934 miles

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

Front Wipers slightly smearing the screen.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 61,417 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,277 miles

Multiple components of exhaust system corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,955 miles

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,246 miles

corrosion throughout all exhaust system

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,594 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,733 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 40,733 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,866 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,783 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,385 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 17,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AVZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AVZ, 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 AVZ registered?

FM07 AVZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 July 2007.

Is FM07 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM07 AVZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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