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FRZ 788

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,638 mi
Last recorded116,638 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 788
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 116,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 108,949 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 100,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 100,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen pipe split/broken to washer jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 100,110 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Does not control the nearside headlamp beams that should move up and down (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer pipe split

Pass 19 Nov 2022 93,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 93,118 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure joining sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both streaking/ split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,125 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 86,124 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,588 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 74,326 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 74,326 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 64,604 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2017 64,604 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 52,490 miles

Rear brakes both binding slightly

engine light on and misfire when warm

Fail 4 May 2016 52,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brakes both binding slightly

engine light on and misfire when warm

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,374 miles

Slight play in off side and near side front suspension arm bushes.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,453 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,600 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,600 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 13,473 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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FRZ 788 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FRZ 788, 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 FRZ 788 registered?

FRZ 788 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 May 2007.

Is FRZ 788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRZ 788 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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