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FY07 SVJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,345 mi
Last recorded70,345 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 SVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 70,345 miles

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

exhaust corroded badly and front flexi blowing

not able to open tailgate

Fail 8 Oct 2025 70,345 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded badly and front flexi blowing

not able to open tailgate

Pass 23 Oct 2024 66,366 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

long handbrake travel

washers very poor

Fail 22 Oct 2024 66,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded

exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

long handbrake travel

washers very poor

Pass 29 Sep 2023 57,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 48,925 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 48,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 43,083 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,363 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 38,739 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,088 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 36,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 33,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges

under shields obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 30,518 miles

undershields obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,480 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 22,534 miles

all tyres slight cracking on tread and side walls

Pass 5 Oct 2013 19,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,517 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 12,232 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 8,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 7,495 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 SVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

FY07 SVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is FY07 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 SVJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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