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FV07 XOB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,916 mi
Last recorded98,916 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 XOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 98,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 87,994 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 85,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,263 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 78,120 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2021 78,120 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2020 78,022 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 77,704 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 77,410 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 77,118 miles

both rear shocker bump stops fallen apart

rear exhaust outer skin falling off

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,665 miles

both rear shocker rubber stops fallen apart

think cambelt is due

Fail 31 May 2016 75,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers will have to be rechecked (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear shocker rubber stops fallen apart

think cambelt is due

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,601 miles

rear silencer skin corroded/crumbling.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 72,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer skin corroded/crumbling.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 64,677 miles

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

both front and nsr tyres worn to 2mm.light cracking on osr tyre in tread area.[185/60*14]

outer skin on rear silencer corroding.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 64,677 miles

both front and nsr tyres worn to 2mm.light cracking on osr tyre in tread area.[185/60*14]

outer skin on rear silencer corroding.

Pass 28 May 2013 60,479 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,464 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 51,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,738 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 42,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,942 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 33,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XOB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV07 XOB registered?

FV07 XOB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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The MOT history for FV07 XOB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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