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FM07 YJH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,323 mi
Last recorded89,323 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 YJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 89,323 miles

Nearside Rear light lens missing

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear parking brake effort (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 89,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens missing

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear parking brake effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 84,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded & swollen (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 84,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded & swollen (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 79,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable swollen & corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 79,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable swollen & corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking lever travel high

Fail 21 Sep 2021 75,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking lever travel high

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,968 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 68,468 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,757 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,352 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service light on

Fail 26 Jul 2017 53,351 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service light on

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,165 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,404 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,962 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,732 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 20,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,150 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 YJH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YJH, 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 YJH registered?

FM07 YJH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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