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FV56 XRC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,780 mi
Last recorded103,780 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 XRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 103,780 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 103,764 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 97,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,666 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,702 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 86,700 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 82,771 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 82,695 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 77,316 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 77,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 70,663 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,523 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,634 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 68,634 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,284 miles

front exhaust flexi deterioating

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes starting to weaken and split

oil leak

slight kerb damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Nov 2014 67,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust flexi deterioating

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes starting to weaken and split

oil leak

slight kerb damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall

reversing light staying on continually showing white light to the rear of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,755 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,155 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,818 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 41,827 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 XRC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

FV56 XRC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 February 2007.

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