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FH07 RXC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,444 mi
Last recorded173,444 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 RXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 173,444 miles

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 27 Jan 2025 163,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill affected (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear back light lens misted full of water

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

Rear nearside and offside affected (webbing slow on returning)

Fail 15 Jan 2025 163,334 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in right (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear seat belt need help going back and osr

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer back light damaged

Rear towing eye bent up

Pass 9 Jan 2024 156,413 miles

slight exhaust blow

slight surface corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 14 Nov 2023 156,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x missing (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust damaged/bent

Pass 1 Nov 2022 153,289 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer c v boot slight damage

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

Offside Rear lamp lens slight damage

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

high parking brake travel

Fail 1 Nov 2022 153,286 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer c v boot slight damage

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

Offside Rear lamp lens slight damage

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

high parking brake travel

Pass 19 Oct 2021 142,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 142,023 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated SAFETY CATCH SEIZED (3.1 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also centre sleeve minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler door broken off

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 185/60R 14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 133,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 133,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve rotten and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation will not open (9.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 126,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 121,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,347 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 112,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,320 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 93,533 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,132 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,882 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,755 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,288 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)

Wipers poor / worn

Fail 1 Jul 2010 35,288 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wipers poor / worn

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 RXC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RXC, 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 RXC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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