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FV07 WZH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,996 mi
Last recorded85,996 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 WZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 85,996 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 85,815 miles

Emissions unable to be completed grinding noise coming from behind the cambelt cover (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 81,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,155 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 73,493 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,018 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole & leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,072 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust gas leak from front exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 57,088 miles

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen Washers Poor (Split In Pipe On N/S)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,648 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

washer pipe leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,154 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,219 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,658 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 35,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,402 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,853 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,590 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 WZH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

FV07 WZH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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The MOT history for FV07 WZH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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