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FN07 VLU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,692 mi
Last recorded108,692 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 VLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 99,040 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,905 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,905 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 91,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 83,616 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside door sill corrodeing

Fail 2 Aug 2016 75,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside door sill corrodeing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cracking in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,789 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s mirror security

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,546 miles

both front brake discs worn / corroding

offside & nearside front bottom wishbone rear bushes worn / weak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 16,057 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers smearing

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 16,057 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers smearing

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 FN07 VLU, 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 FN07 VLU registered?

FN07 VLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is FN07 VLU safe to buy?

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