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FH07 HJJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,141 mi
Last recorded99,141 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 HJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 99,141 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 99,117 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 corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 95,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 91,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 91,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,454 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,469 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure held on by 2 clips

rear tyres wearing irregular inner edges

slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,956 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,401 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 64,401 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated secondary catch (8.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,736 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,071 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,688 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,393 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 HJJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HJJ, 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 HJJ registered?

FH07 HJJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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The MOT history for FH07 HJJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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