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FY07 XBF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,213 mi
Last recorded113,213 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 XBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 113,213 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside

Fail 31 May 2024 113,037 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION STARTED AROUND STRUT TOWER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE ABOVE REAR BOX

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION STARTED ON BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 112,867 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP MISSING NOT ABLE TO GAIN FULL ENGINE REVS (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed OIL FILLER CAP MISSING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION STARTED AROUND STRUT TOWER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE ABOVE REAR BOX

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION STARTED ON BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 99,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 95,552 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 92,965 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 92,965 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 80,753 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 80,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 53,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,574 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 50,574 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,138 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 24,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,724 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,196 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2010 12,763 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 XBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XBF, 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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FY07 XBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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