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FN07 VLG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,587 mi
Last recorded94,587 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 VLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 94,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle , including lower arms , shock absorbers and coil springs

front tyres wearing on inner edges

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 21 Feb 2025 84,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured water ingress and damaged (4.4.3 (a))

engine sump corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 84,072 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (cat section) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured water ingress and damaged (4.4.3 (a))

engine sump corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 73,117 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 53,554 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 63,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and lose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface sharp edges (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

long hand brake travel

Pass 23 Feb 2022 54,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides heavily worn on the inner part of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 54,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated appears to be wet (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides heavily worn on the inner part of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 42,484 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 30,168 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 30,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 27,855 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 25,853 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 25,853 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 11 Jan 2017 23,709 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 21,606 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 21,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall badly cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall badly cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,256 miles

surface cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 2 Jan 2014 16,854 miles

surface cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 2 Jan 2014 16,854 miles

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

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

surface cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,806 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 12,724 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 10,443 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 8,243 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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FN07 VLG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FN07 VLG, 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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FN07 VLG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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