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FA07 DHZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,672 mi
Last recorded68,672 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 DHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 68,672 miles

rear axle rear coil springs front lower suspeion arms corrded

Pass 28 Sep 2024 67,800 miles

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

rear axle corded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,771 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 63,770 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside binding and nearside not working (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting off bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 59,581 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 59,581 miles

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire adrift from silencer (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,240 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,042 miles

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

exhaust front flex section corroded and weak

Pass 9 Jul 2019 42,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded and weak ,slight leak on front pipe

springs corroded and weak

Fail 8 Jul 2019 42,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded and weak ,slight leak on front pipe

springs corroded and weak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,246 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT ALSO DISC`S WORN (APPROX 3/4000 MILES) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and O/S/Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,205 miles

exhaust corroded and weak

front pads 3/4 thou

rear wishbone bush;s

Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,090 miles

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

rear wishbone bushs weak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,613 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 28,243 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,433 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 24,433 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,660 miles

hand brake travel ready for adjustment

offside side repeater dim

Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,043 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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FA07 DHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DHZ, 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 FA07 DHZ registered?

FA07 DHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 July 2007.

Is FA07 DHZ safe to buy?

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