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FM07 XKW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,647 mi
Last recorded43,647 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 43,647 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 42,782 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 41,584 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 40,459 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 39,914 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 39,079 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,174 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,609 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 36,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,913 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge near wear indicators

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 31,963 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,841 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,316 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 11,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 1,979 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 8,907 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 6,389 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 5,524 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 XKW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XKW, 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

How do I check the history of FM07 XKW?

You can check the full history of FM07 XKW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM07 XKW registered?

FM07 XKW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 August 2007.

Is FM07 XKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM07 XKW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM07 XKW have outstanding finance?

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