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FM07 SVZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,316 mi
Last recorded110,316 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 SVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 110,316 miles

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

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

screen wash over spray nearside

Fail 21 Mar 2026 110,316 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

screen wash over spray nearside

Pass 29 Mar 2025 100,154 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Travel park brake lever

Fail 22 Mar 2025 100,005 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Travel park brake lever

Pass 30 Mar 2024 95,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Only 1 Bulb illuminating rear registration O/S. N/S not illuminating (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 87,059 miles

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

general suspension corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2023 87,059 miles

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

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,933 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 82,933 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,473 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 80,429 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 80,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front ABS wiring insecure

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 75,906 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2017 73,462 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,550 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,187 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 58,187 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,899 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,660 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,861 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 29,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SVZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

FM07 SVZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 July 2007.

Is FM07 SVZ safe to buy?

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