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FY07 SUO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,153 mi
Last recorded148,153 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 SUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 148,153 miles

corroded rear axle

Fail 12 Jun 2025 148,150 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

corroded rear axle

Pass 3 May 2024 142,577 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 131,616 miles

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

Parking brake lever travel, not considered excessive

Pass 26 May 2022 120,933 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 120,932 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner part (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 111,020 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 111,018 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 101,994 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 May 2019 91,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 84,636 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 84,635 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 76,819 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 76,808 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 69,047 miles

Both front tyres are perished in the tread area and wearing around the inner edges of the tread.

Pass 20 May 2015 65,473 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 53,477 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 45,637 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 35,797 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 26,909 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 SUO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

FY07 SUO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 May 2007.

Is FY07 SUO safe to buy?

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