CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY07 NPU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,618 mi
Last recorded143,618 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 NPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 143,618 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 143,615 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 140,229 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 140,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

M.I.L. lamp illuminated outside testable year

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated burst at inner clip still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front fog lamp inoprative outside testable year

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated front brake sensor wiring damaged

exhaust back box outer skin burst

Fail 4 Nov 2020 132,462 miles

Emissions not tested due to holed exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

M.I.L. lamp illuminated outside testable year

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated burst at inner clip still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front fog lamp inoprative outside testable year

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated front brake sensor wiring damaged

exhaust back box outer skin burst

rear exhaust heat shield insecure / rattling

Pass 16 Apr 2019 123,962 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 123,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 113,942 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 113,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 105,149 miles

Engine appears to be sitting at an unusual angle. Underfloor cover prevents the full inspection of lower engine supports.

Engine is rough at idle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to rear exhaust clamp fractured. System is still adequately supported. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield is loose

Pass 28 May 2016 89,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,915 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 65,957 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 65,955 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,299 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 48,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,310 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 35,282 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,988 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,810 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY07 NPU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY07 NPU?

You can check the full history of FY07 NPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY07 NPU registered?

FY07 NPU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 2007.

Is FY07 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 NPU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY07 NPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY07 NPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.