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FM56 AOW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,438 mi
Last recorded49,438 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 AOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 49,438 miles

Both headlight beam images only just visible

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread stepped and date stamped 2002

Under trays fitted

Underbody undersealed..

Fail 14 Oct 2025 49,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt missing unable to check all rear belts seats folded down and both rear passenger doors not opening (7.1.2 (a))

Both headlight beam images only just visible

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread stepped and date stamped 2002

Under trays fitted

Underbody undersealed..

Pass 22 Oct 2024 44,007 miles

car is undersealed

Pass 24 May 2023 43,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear spare wheel fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 19 May 2022 43,492 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 May 2022 43,492 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 42,201 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 37,854 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 33,098 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 28,623 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 28,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,714 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 26,230 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 25,540 miles

Front brake pads worn and slight movement in front wishbone bushes.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 21,973 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,562 miles

ns side repeater lense damaged.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,681 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 11,679 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 11,365 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FM56 AOW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FM56 AOW, 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 FM56 AOW registered?

FM56 AOW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 February 2007.

Is FM56 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 AOW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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