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FP07 SNV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,084 mi
Last recorded147,084 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 SNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 147,084 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when turned / spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when turned / spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack & perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel close to no reserve travel in the brake rollers

Pass 12 Dec 2022 139,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

damage to n/s/r light unit

engine cover fitted

power steering rack is damp

Pass 13 Dec 2021 132,256 miles

engine cover fitted

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to subframe

damage to n/s/r light unit

front brake pads appear to be getting low

front wipers are smearing

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the edge

oil residue on the engine

Pass 25 Nov 2020 123,547 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on the edges

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 25 Nov 2020 123,547 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to wear on the edges

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 3 Jun 2019 115,662 miles

fluid leak around front subframe

movement in steering/ suspension joints

Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,541 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack leaking borderline pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 12 Jun 2018 106,539 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack leaking borderline pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,099 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 96,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,047 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,160 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,816 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,596 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 46,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,893 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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FP07 SNV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

FP07 SNV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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The MOT history for FP07 SNV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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