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FH56 WGG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,691 mi
Last recorded84,691 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 84,691 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 76,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 74,845 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,401 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,141 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 71,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 12,945 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,518 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,503 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks appearing on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Fail 16 Aug 2016 53,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks appearing on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Pass 19 May 2015 47,466 miles

advice offside rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,224 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,642 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 39,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,516 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,774 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 WGG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WGG, 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 WGG registered?

FH56 WGG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is FH56 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH56 WGG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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