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FM07 JYW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,141 mi
Last recorded61,141 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 61,141 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 58,981 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 55,502 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking at base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 50,720 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 48,908 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 48,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,935 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 47,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,609 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 38,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 34,010 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 30,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,117 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 25,272 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 20,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 16,490 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,927 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 12,246 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 JYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM07 JYW registered?

FM07 JYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 August 2007.

Is FM07 JYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM07 JYW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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