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FV07 XJU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,479 mi
Last recorded110,479 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 XJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 110,479 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 110,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 108,700 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 108,697 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 96,292 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 96,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,228 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 90,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,025 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 83,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,074 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,455 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 68,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,227 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,557 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 51,557 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,942 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,984 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,222 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,890 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,698 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 XJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

FV07 XJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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