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GR07 FSV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,037 mi
Last recorded133,037 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 FSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 119,572 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2021 109,253 miles

Central Front engine oil sump pan very rusty

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front shock absorber casings rusty

Lower exhaust system general rusting

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber casings rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2021 109,253 miles

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

Central Front engine oil sump pan very rusty

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front shock absorber casings rusty

Lower exhaust system general rusting

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber casings rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has some splitting in tread

engine sump pan rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2019 95,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,897 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog light deteriorated but stile visible

damage to rear bumper

engine sump rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

damage to rear bumper

Fail 22 Jun 2017 76,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and splitting due to age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and splitting due to age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

damage to rear bumper

Pass 22 Jun 2016 65,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn with age related cracks in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn with age related cracks in the tread

Rear Bumper damaged and split

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Red light faded (1.3.2d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 65,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn with age related cracks in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn with age related cracks in the tread

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

Rear Bumper damaged and split

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Red light faded (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,622 miles

damage to rear bumper

spliting in both rear tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,951 miles

damage to bumper n/s rear

spliting in tread of both rear tyres

spliting in tread of n/s front tyre and cuts in outer side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,758 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)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,780 miles

damage to rear bumper n/s

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,019 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,274 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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GR07 FSV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GR07 FSV, 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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GR07 FSV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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