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FH07 NGE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,538 mi
Last recorded134,538 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 NGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 134,538 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning *3rd BRAKE LIGHT HAS 3 OF 15 LAMPS NOT WORKING* (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH WORN/CRACKING* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *TYRE HAS 2 x CUTS (185/60/14 82H)* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *TYRE HAS 2 x CUTS (185/60/14 82H)* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH WORN/CRACKING* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 134,528 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning *3rd BRAKE LIGHT HAS 3 OF 15 LAMPS NOT WORKING* (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH WORN/CRACKING* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *TYRE HAS 2 x CUTS (185/60/14 82H)* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *TYRE HAS 2 x CUTS (185/60/14 82H)* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH WORN/CRACKING* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 129,474 miles

Offside Rear light bulb cluster corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Jun 2023 124,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 124,100 miles

Offside Front Brake disc insecure DISC BACK PLATE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 119,698 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 119,698 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 113,435 miles

CORROSION STARTING TO SHOW UNDERNEATH

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 109,163 miles

bonnet catch pivot partially siezed

long handbrake travel

rear shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 11 Jun 2019 107,046 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 107,046 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))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,253 miles

front washer pipe leaking

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,870 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,467 miles

rear brakes binding slighty

Fail 2 Jun 2016 95,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,389 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 90,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,069 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,583 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 66,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,004 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,215 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

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 NGE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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