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FG07 HTN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,243 mi
Last recorded134,243 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 HTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 134,243 miles

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

rear axle rusted

Pass 13 Feb 2025 125,345 miles

rear axle rusted

Fail 6 Feb 2025 125,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle rusted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 118,270 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 118,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 107,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2021 88,920 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,452 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 86,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 86,214 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox - Driveshaft joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sump corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Outer sill damaged

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 86,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Exposed ply/cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox - Driveshaft joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sump corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Outer sill damaged

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 76,809 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 66,114 miles

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,159 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working part off mirror case which is broken (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 42,690 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,196 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 32,194 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 26,652 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,565 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,147 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,613 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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FG07 HTN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FG07 HTN, 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 FG07 HTN registered?

FG07 HTN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 April 2007.

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