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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside 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 also slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine oil is low
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear nearside and offside suspension bump stops deteriorated
exhaust system deteriorated and corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust system insecure centre clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear nearside and offside suspension bump stops deteriorated
exhaust system deteriorated and corroded
Exhaust front sleeve clamp broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended back centre belt not working (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
o/s/r brake slightly binding
Nearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o/s/r brake slightly binding
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres low on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyres worn low on inside
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FV07 GSU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 GSU, 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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FV07 GSU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 2007.
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