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FX07 YMR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

200,125 mi
Last recorded200,125 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 YMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 200,125 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 194,481 miles

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

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 14 Nov 2023 184,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 167,473 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 152,111 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 152,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 141,784 miles

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated, outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 132,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 118,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 118,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 104,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 89,620 miles

Brake pad/fluid low warning active on dash.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside, not through to cord. More than 1.6mm of tread across central 3/4. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 89,620 miles

Brake pad/fluid low warning active on dash.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside, not through to cord. More than 1.6mm of tread across central 3/4. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,860 miles

Brake pad low warning active, pads ok

Slight brake bind evident offside rear(not enough to register on brake roller test)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 77,860 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad low warning active, pads ok

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight brake bind evident offside rear(not enough to register on brake roller test)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 77,839 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed brake pad warning (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,393 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 62,393 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,167 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 51,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 38,945 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,639 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,175 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 YMR 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 FX07 YMR, 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 YMR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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