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FY07 ORU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,374 mi
Last recorded80,374 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 ORU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,374 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 78,733 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 76,380 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,862 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 71,364 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,298 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 64,681 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 64,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,971 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,338 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,831 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 56,831 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,770 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,080 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 47,463 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,533 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 ORU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FY07 ORU, 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

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What year was FY07 ORU registered?

FY07 ORU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2007.

Is FY07 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 ORU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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