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FV07 VBZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,122 mi
Last recorded31,122 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 VBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 31,122 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 31,020 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 30,960 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 30,960 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 30,957 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 30,957 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 23,652 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,069 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 21,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 18,154 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,527 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 14,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 13,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 12,198 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,385 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 8,029 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 6,117 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 VBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

FV07 VBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 May 2007.

Is FV07 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 VBZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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