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FA07 DHY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,216 mi
Last recorded75,216 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 DHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 75,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2025 73,582 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,784 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2024 71,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 70,063 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 70,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 68,262 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 66,561 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 61,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 59,271 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 56,622 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 56,622 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,759 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and starting to crack

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,690 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 44,048 miles

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)

both front tyres perished inbetween tread

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,191 miles

front disc pads low and brake warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2011 33,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,422 miles

both front wishbones have slight movement in rear bushes

front number plate in poor condition

nearside mirror in poor condition

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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FA07 DHY 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 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 FA07 DHY, 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 FA07 DHY registered?

FA07 DHY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is FA07 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA07 DHY 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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