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FH56 PFJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,884 mi
Last recorded79,884 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 PFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,884 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp has crack

Pass 20 Mar 2025 71,322 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 68,331 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 64,791 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 59,764 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 59,764 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,451 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 55,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 55,390 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,620 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 35,606 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,001 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 27,001 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 19,594 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 19,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 19,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 16,862 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 13,970 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 11,707 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 9,954 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 9,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 8,271 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 PFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FH56 PFJ, 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 FH56 PFJ registered?

FH56 PFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is FH56 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH56 PFJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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