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FV56 WNZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,886 mi
Last recorded130,886 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 WNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 130,886 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight exhaust blow at centre section

Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 116,541 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.097 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,218 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 104,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,669 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 84,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,121 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 78,117 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2016 70,511 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 70,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 63,505 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,916 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,159 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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FV56 WNZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FV56 WNZ, 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 FV56 WNZ registered?

FV56 WNZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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