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FX07 TEV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,699 mi
Last recorded95,699 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 TEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 95,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 95,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,066 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2017 85,832 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside 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 tyres perished and cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2016 72,704 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,766 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2016 68,766 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,893 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 45,756 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,645 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,268 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,637 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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FX07 TEV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FX07 TEV, 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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FX07 TEV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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