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FY07 HVM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

158,283 mi
Last recorded158,283 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 HVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2019 158,283 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 133,315 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 133,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,157 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside mirror side repeater damage

engine management lamp on

Fail 15 Apr 2017 125,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside mirror side repeater damage

brake pad warning lamp on

engine management lamp on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,164 miles

Centre cat to middle section exhaust clamp broken ,

front fog lights on all the time.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 110,164 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre cat to middle section exhaust clamp broken ,

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge, ok at time of test

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge, ok at time of test

front fog lights on all the time.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,835 miles

Exhaust centre clamp heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre low in pressure

Offside front Tyre wearing inner shoulder

Rear No plate slightly damaged but unable to be misread

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 100,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust centre clamp heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre low in pressure

Offside front Tyre wearing inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has alot of travel when applied

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear No plate slightly damaged but unable to be misread

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,526 miles

rear wiper arm broken around mounting bolt

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,264 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 80,264 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 67,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,808 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,024 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,590 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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FY07 HVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FY07 HVM, 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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FY07 HVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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