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FV07 GBY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,727 mi
Last recorded146,727 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 GBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 146,727 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 146,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 140,902 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 140,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 133,151 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear all suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2022 133,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear all suspension components slightly corroded

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 131,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

front and rear all suspension corroded slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 123,089 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated repaired with silicon. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension compotes slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 123,085 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated repaired with silicon. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension compotes slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2019 112,837 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 112,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,244 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 89,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 59,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,672 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,178 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,839 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,554 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,523 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,385 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 16,154 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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FV07 GBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV07 GBY, 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 GBY registered?

FV07 GBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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