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FV07 OOJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,768 mi
Last recorded132,768 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 OOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 132,768 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion underneath various parts

Pass 25 Jul 2023 113,667 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 113,667 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 103,431 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2022 103,431 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 98,348 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 98,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 96,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls 165/70/14t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted covering components.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tracked to inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tracked to inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 84,145 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tracked to inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tracked to inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,930 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 75,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine has an oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2017 70,143 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 63,278 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 56,261 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 49,438 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 42,010 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 34,835 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 27,645 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,527 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 OOJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 OOJ, 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 OOJ registered?

FV07 OOJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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The MOT history for FV07 OOJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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