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FD07 GHX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,045 mi
Last recorded90,045 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 GHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 90,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 85,500 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 85,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2024 81,118 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,602 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 77,602 miles

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 75,252 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 72,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft CV boot covered by grease

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,006 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded /leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 64,228 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded / slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,593 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,255 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust back box outer skins corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,688 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 43,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,914 miles

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,825 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,806 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,495 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both front wipers smear slightly

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,516 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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FD07 GHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FD07 GHX, 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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FD07 GHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 June 2007.

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