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FH07 RXB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,605 mi
Last recorded108,605 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 RXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 108,605 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 105,645 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 105,637 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 96,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 80,618 miles

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim

Rear Beam axle corroded

Reverse lamp not working

fuel cap seal perishing but still intact

Fail 13 Jun 2023 80,618 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim

Rear Beam axle corroded

Reverse lamp not working

fuel cap seal perishing but still intact

Fail 8 Jun 2023 80,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 76,049 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 76,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 52,672 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 45,526 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,961 miles

undertrays fitted at both sides on underbody

Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,399 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,689 miles

offside front tyre has small splits on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 16,982 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,954 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,959 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 RXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXB, 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 RXB registered?

FH07 RXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is FH07 RXB safe to buy?

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