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FH07 DSO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,023 mi
Last recorded39,023 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 DSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 39,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion to suspensions components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2025 36,673 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion to suspensions components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust system corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2025 36,673 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion to suspensions components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2024 35,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 34,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 31,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 28,447 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 24,747 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 24,738 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 24,304 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,822 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,879 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,706 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 19,511 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,450 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,002 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 17,002 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 15,557 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,990 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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FH07 DSO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol 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 FH07 DSO, 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 FH07 DSO registered?

FH07 DSO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is FH07 DSO safe to buy?

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