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FH56 TVF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

101,031 mi
Last recorded101,031 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 TVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 101,031 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 99,013 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 99,013 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 97,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,702 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 94,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 90,233 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 90,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,622 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 86,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,451 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,751 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 73,751 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,864 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2017 66,858 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on both edges (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,470 miles

Nearside Front steering inner track rod joint has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2016 59,470 miles

Nearside Front steering inner track rod joint has slight play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 44,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,095 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 36,095 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 29,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,001 miles

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,436 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2009 18,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,185 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 TVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

FH56 TVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 February 2007.

Is FH56 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH56 TVF shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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