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FH56 OKZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,891 mi
Last recorded27,891 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 OKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 27,891 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 27,734 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 27,496 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 27,318 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 26,306 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 25,521 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 24,386 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 23,110 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 21,755 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 19,943 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 18,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perished slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking/perished slightly

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear both rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 6 Jan 2016 16,073 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 16,073 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 14,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 3 Jan 2014 12,344 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 10,583 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 9,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 8,699 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 7,236 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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FH56 OKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 FH56 OKZ, 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 FH56 OKZ registered?

FH56 OKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 January 2007.

Is FH56 OKZ safe to buy?

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