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FM07 EYL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,049 mi
Last recorded152,049 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 EYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 152,049 miles

Amber Oil level light on dash

Brake pad wear light on dash disconnected on N/s front

Fail 18 Jun 2024 152,039 miles

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

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

Amber Oil level light on dash

Brake pad wear light on dash disconnected on N/s front

Pass 12 Jun 2023 140,115 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2022 118,162 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2021 112,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear both shocks slightly corroded

general under side corrosion

under tray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2020 109,517 miles

Front Lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Rear shock absorbers have corrosion to casing

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2020 109,517 miles

Front Lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Rear shock absorbers have corrosion to casing

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 109,511 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 109,510 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (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))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,405 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 109,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 105,579 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wing corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2016 105,579 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wing corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 82,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 68,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 53,410 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,328 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 42,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,716 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 26,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 EYL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

FM07 EYL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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