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FT07 HMV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,934 mi
Last recorded98,934 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 HMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 98,934 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside wiper poor

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front subframe rear bushes (susp arm to sub frame) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 98,934 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside wiper poor

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front subframe rear bushes (susp arm to sub frame) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,967 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,314 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,197 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 82,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,829 miles

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

cracks o/s/r tyre wall

Fail 8 Jun 2015 81,827 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

cracks o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,970 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,289 miles

osf tyre on limit..worn badly on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2013 67,289 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

osf tyre on limit..worn badly on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,178 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 56,135 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,659 miles

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

Front wiper blade smeary.

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,556 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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FT07 HMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FT07 HMV, 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 FT07 HMV registered?

FT07 HMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 July 2007.

Is FT07 HMV safe to buy?

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