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FV07 AFO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,668 mi
Last recorded107,668 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 AFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 107,668 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,189 miles

Front BRAKE DISC SURFACES WORN.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HIGH IN OPERATION

Fail 24 Aug 2015 94,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front BRAKE DISC SURFACES WORN.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HIGH IN OPERATION

Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,580 miles

n/s rear tyre nearing stage of replacement.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 77,578 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre nearing stage of replacement.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,689 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,766 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Fail 10 Aug 2012 46,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EXCESSIVE RUN OUT ON O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC.

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE .

Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,219 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 30,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 23,825 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 23,593 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside front foglamp not working

Offside rear tyre has a flat spot

Offside side indicator lens cracked

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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FV07 AFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FV07 AFO, 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 FV07 AFO registered?

FV07 AFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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