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FN06 TAY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,320 mi
Last recorded104,320 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 TAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 104,320 miles

Exhaust corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 90,140 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 86,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside and nearside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside and nearside (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,101 miles

Front WASHER PIPE SPLIT NEARSIDE FRONT. STILL PROVIDING SUFICENT WATER TO SCREEN

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage NEARSIDE ABOVE RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 81,101 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front WASHER PIPE SPLIT NEARSIDE FRONT. STILL PROVIDING SUFICENT WATER TO SCREEN

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage NEARSIDE ABOVE RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,768 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ABOVE RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST LEGAL ABOUTS TO TUCH SENSOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front SUSPESION ARM REAR MOUNTING INCORRECTLY FITTED AND NOT FITTED SAME AS NEARSIDE

Fail 1 Apr 2021 77,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST LEGAL ABOUTS TO TUCH SENSOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

HANDBRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front SUSPESION ARM REAR MOUNTING INCORRECTLY FITTED AND NOT FITTED SAME AS NEARSIDE

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ABOVE RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,554 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 72,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 67,554 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity over 50% working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 67,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald abnormal wear wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity over 50% working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,179 miles

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO O/S DOOR MIRROR

Fail 12 Jul 2017 61,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO O/S DOOR MIRROR

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,882 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 50,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,881 miles

console bushes split

Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,639 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

aux belt splitting

Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front console bushes worn and cracked

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,638 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 24,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 19,778 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 19,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,121 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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FN06 TAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FN06 TAY, 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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FN06 TAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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