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FX07 YMZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,707 mi
Last recorded176,707 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 YMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 176,707 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 176,707 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 173,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 166,398 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 166,398 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 153,056 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 139,829 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,328 miles

Engine Management warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,814 miles

Engine Management warning lamp illuminated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 111,918 miles

n/s/r spring corroded

slight play in o/s/f suspension arm lower bush

Fail 9 Apr 2016 111,916 miles

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

n/s/r spring corroded

slight play in o/s/f suspension arm lower bush

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in O/S Steering Rack

Fail 7 Apr 2015 100,355 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in O/S Steering Rack

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,471 miles

Hand brake has excessive travel

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

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

front and rear bumpers have damage O/S/R light lense damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2014 86,471 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hand brake has excessive travel

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

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

front and rear bumpers have damage O/S/R light lense damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,342 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,152 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,360 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 16 Mar 2010 42,769 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 42,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 YMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel 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 FX07 YMZ, 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 FX07 YMZ registered?

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

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