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FH56 WKF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,254 mi
Last recorded101,254 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 WKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 101,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 101,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle, and axle eyelets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 99,228 miles

Front brake discs starting to get deteriorated

Rear axle getting heavily corroded in areas

all brake flexi hoses ferrules getting corroded

brake pipes undersealed

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,655 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear axle heavily corroded in areas

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 93,969 miles

Front brake discs getting deteriorated

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

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes undersealed

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

front and rear suspension heavily corroded in areas

Fail 14 Feb 2023 93,969 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake discs getting deteriorated

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

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes undersealed

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

front and rear suspension heavily corroded in areas

Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,146 miles

Front brake discs rusty

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres worn on inner edges (recommend immediate attention)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

front and rear suspension heavily corroded in areas

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,182 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

front and rear suspension getting corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 88,182 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

both front shock absorbers heavily corroded

front and rear suspension getting corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,049 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc rusty on inner edge

both front tyres worn on inner edges (recommend attention)

both rear tyres getting perished

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

vehicles suspension getting corroded in areas

Fail 11 Mar 2020 86,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake disc rusty on inner edge

both front tyres worn on inner edges (recommend attention)

both rear tyres getting perished

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

vehicles suspension getting corroded in areas

Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,725 miles

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

exhaust backbox outer skin getting corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower suspension arms getting corroded

exhaust backbox outer skin getting corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,492 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush has play recommend attention

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush has play

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,799 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 44,364 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 37,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2012 31,621 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cur n/s/f tyre just ok for test

Fail 7 Jan 2012 31,621 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cur n/s/f tyre just ok for test

Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,182 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 13,653 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 WKF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WKF, 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 WKF registered?

FH56 WKF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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The MOT history for FH56 WKF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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