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FN07 WKU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

176,419 mi
Last recorded176,419 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 WKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 176,419 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 176,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 166,440 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 157,274 miles

Slight play in steering rackends

Pass 10 Sep 2022 146,745 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2022 146,745 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 135,434 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 135,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,260 miles

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

both tie rods slight play front

Fail 25 Jan 2021 122,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both tie rods slight play front

Pass 20 Jan 2020 113,479 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

rear tyres getting low

Fail 20 Jan 2020 113,479 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

rear tyres getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2019 104,967 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 104,967 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,145 miles

Both front tyres extremely worn on inner edges

Heavy corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,855 miles

Both steering arms have free play on limit.

Exhaust rusty.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,620 miles

Slight free play in nearside inner steering arm.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 70,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Slight free play in nearside inner steering arm.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 46,858 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 46,262 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 22,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,910 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 17,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 17,161 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 14,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 14,437 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,671 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 WKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN07 WKU registered?

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

Is FN07 WKU safe to buy?

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