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FM07 GXT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,516 mi
Last recorded96,516 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 GXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 96,516 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 96,516 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 95,325 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 95,174 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting has slight movement

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 91,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,966 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 85,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,748 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 73,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 66,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2012 57,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 48,135 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 48,135 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,747 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 GXT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

FM07 GXT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is FM07 GXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM07 GXT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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