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FH07 HKG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 HKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,520 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 83,451 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 83,449 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 83,306 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 83,303 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 82,893 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 82,878 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,304 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 82,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,308 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 81,307 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,689 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,793 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 78,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,110 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,952 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator stalk loose

Fail 1 Jul 2014 66,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator stalk loose

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,437 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 47,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,540 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,724 miles

handbrake becoming exsecive

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 HKG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH07 HKG registered?

FH07 HKG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2007.

Is FH07 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH07 HKG shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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