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FV07 RVO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,893 mi
Last recorded102,893 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 102,893 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible no plate damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (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))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also worn inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 91,981 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 84,268 miles

Both front lower arms slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 79,061 miles

Front BOTH FRONT SHOCKS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONTS. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2023 79,027 miles

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

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER END OF SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT SHOCKS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONTS. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2022 78,648 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 72,116 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2021 72,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 64,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 64,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section at flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 56,885 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,044 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,962 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 49,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,826 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,980 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,316 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriated <cracks on it>

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,709 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 21,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2010 15,095 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 RVO 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 72.7%.

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 RVO, 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 RVO registered?

FV07 RVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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The MOT history for FV07 RVO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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