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FM07 YJG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,448 mi
Last recorded125,448 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 YJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 125,448 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 125,448 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,711 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 123,569 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 123,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 123,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster moving constantly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Service light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 120,535 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 116,474 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre badly perished between treads

Offside Rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Fail 6 Jul 2016 112,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre badly perished between treads

Offside Rear tyre sidewall badly perished

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 108,091 miles

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

Oil leak

front reg detiriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2015 108,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front reg detiriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,074 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,036 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,271 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 15,253 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 15,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 14,279 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 YJG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJG, 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 YJG registered?

FM07 YJG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 August 2007.

Is FM07 YJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM07 YJG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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