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FP07 SLU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,135 mi
Last recorded146,135 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 SLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 146,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 145,229 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 145,229 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 143,516 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 142,486 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 141,777 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 139,712 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 139,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 137,067 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 133,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 129,403 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 129,403 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,031 miles

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

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

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Fail 31 Aug 2017 125,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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Pass 13 Dec 2016 117,165 miles

Offside Rear bearing slightly noisy...monitor

Pass 14 Dec 2015 102,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 92,547 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,100 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 7 Oct 2011 50,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,254 miles

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

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

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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 SLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SLU, 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 FP07 SLU registered?

FP07 SLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is FP07 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP07 SLU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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