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FM07 WBZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,430 mi
Last recorded153,430 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 WBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 153,430 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 153,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 146,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 135,729 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 122,937 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 112,676 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,218 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 91,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,442 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 46,442 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,634 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 38,634 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 10,392 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 9,727 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 WBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

FM07 WBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 August 2007.

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