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FY07 SVU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,850 mi
Last recorded104,850 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 104,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 104,850 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,578 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 98,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick coming un stuck from the backing due to being hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear heat shield slightly lose

Pass 17 Feb 2021 89,413 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 89,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,771 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 79,770 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,480 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 77,529 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 77,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,648 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 68,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,319 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,163 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 34,033 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 24,744 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 15,212 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 3,928 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 3,784 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 SVU 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 71.4%.

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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

FY07 SVU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2007.

Is FY07 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 SVU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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