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FM07 AWG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,660 mi
Last recorded94,660 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 AWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 94,660 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 94,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened also steering , and brake components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cups integral to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 94,428 miles

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all showing general corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2023 93,680 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 93,679 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing from front flexi and joint from front pipe to mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 89,021 miles

Front wipers smearing

Hand brake has excess travel

Fail 26 Aug 2022 88,876 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Front wipers smearing

Hand brake has excess travel

Pass 20 Sep 2021 82,607 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 20 Sep 2021 82,607 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger bracket corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 78,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 55,416 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smear slightly

Fail 5 May 2018 55,293 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 2 May 2017 46,987 miles

both front tyres very badly worn on inner edges

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge, base rubber exposed (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres cracked in tread area, no cords exposed

Pass 8 May 2015 42,016 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 38,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 38,994 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,547 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,583 miles

Both front lower wish bone rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 13 Apr 2012 34,420 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,929 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,469 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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FM07 AWG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FM07 AWG, 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 AWG registered?

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

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