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FH07 PHX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,724 mi
Last recorded82,724 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 PHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 79,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 73,958 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,535 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,829 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 59,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 59,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,286 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,115 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,302 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,823 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,071 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic undershields covering underside

Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 PHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

FH07 PHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 July 2007.

Is FH07 PHX safe to buy?

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