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FY07 OYX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,724 mi
Last recorded90,724 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 OYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 90,724 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 90,124 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not recoiling (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not recoiling (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,447 miles

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

exhaust,rear axle and outer sills slightly corroded.

o/s and n/s rear brakes sticking slightly.

Pass 14 Nov 2023 88,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,399 miles

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

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Inner Wheel Arch Feed & Return Pipes For Pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog Light Lens Broken (Pre 1st March 2018)

Pass 11 Nov 2021 84,217 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges 185/60/14 H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 84,217 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges 185/60/14 H (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING THROUGHOUT TREAD 185/60R14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING THROUGHOUT TREAD 185/60R14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,037 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,941 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 63,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856014 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 56,942 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 56,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 50,339 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,537 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)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,262 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,098 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 25,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,162 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)

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 OYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OYX, 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 FY07 OYX registered?

FY07 OYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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The MOT history for FY07 OYX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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