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FP07 ENT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,881 mi
Last recorded111,881 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 ENT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 111,881 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2023 111,872 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2022 109,908 miles

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 106,930 miles

Coolant leak from around bottom hose ()

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Rear silencer box corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 106,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak from around bottom hose ()

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front n/s & o/s (outers) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2020 103,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front n/s & o/s (outers) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,422 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 102,422 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 96,278 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2018 96,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,848 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2016 78,496 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,220 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,043 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 68,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,850 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

stone chip damage to windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,897 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,132 miles

advise nearside front tyre on legal limit

advise offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

advise screen chipped

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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FP07 ENT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP07 ENT, 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 FP07 ENT registered?

FP07 ENT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is FP07 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP07 ENT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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