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FM07 SWZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,170 mi
Last recorded115,170 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 SWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,170 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 115,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 115,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 110,762 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 110,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 104,051 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 93,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,008 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,853 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,874 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,151 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,062 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,993 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 SWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

FM07 SWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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