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FH07 GUG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,875 mi
Last recorded160,875 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 GUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 160,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n\s and o\s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 160,862 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 156,723 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 152,486 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 152,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 140,111 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 140,095 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silecer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 134,379 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 123,088 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 123,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,667 miles

Nearside Front lower wishbone back bush fitted at wrong angle

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 109,665 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front lower wishbone back bush fitted at wrong angle

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,542 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,258 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,255 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,498 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 54,217 miles

o/s rear tyre tread melted - replacement advised

Pass 15 May 2010 44,792 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 GUG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GUG, 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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FH07 GUG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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