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FM07 SXE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,958 mi
Last recorded54,958 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 SXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 54,958 miles

Exhaust system corroded slightly.

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 54,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded slightly.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 54,728 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 54,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 53,863 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

Front brake heat shields corroded

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2021 53,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension arms corroded

Front brake heat shields corroded

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,302 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2020 52,302 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2019 51,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 49,858 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,451 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated close to limit. 1

Engine management lamp on.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated close to limit. 2

Fail 15 Aug 2017 46,451 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated close to limit. 1

Engine management lamp on.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated close to limit. 2

Pass 20 Aug 2016 42,370 miles

3) Both front tyres worn on inner edges

3) Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2016 42,369 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1) Nearside rear brake disk badly deteriorated

1) Offside rear tyre badly perished and worn close to limit

3) Both front tyres worn on inner edges

3) Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Engine management light on

Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,856 miles

(2) Offside tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,763 miles

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

Offside rear corner of bumper damaged

Rear exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,215 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 27,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 26,463 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,600 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,199 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,741 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 SXE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

FM07 SXE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 August 2007.

Is FM07 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM07 SXE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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