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FH56 XGA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,745 mi
Last recorded113,745 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 XGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 113,745 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 104,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 94,631 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 94,631 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 85,431 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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust section leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 76,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 68,494 miles

front exhaust section has slight deterioration at flexible section and rear box section

Fail 6 Jan 2020 68,494 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front exhaust section has slight deterioration at flexible section and rear box section

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,917 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 62,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,263 miles

floor trays fitted

o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Jan 2018 57,227 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

floor trays fitted

o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,814 miles

both rear of the front wishbone arm bushes have some wear

floor trays fitted

front number plate is cracked around mounting screw

o/s/r tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2017 47,807 miles

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

both rear of the front wishbone arm bushes have some wear

floor trays fitted

front number plate is cracked around mounting screw

o/s/r tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2016 42,670 miles

both rear of the front wishbone arm bushes have slight deterioration

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2016 42,663 miles

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

both rear of the front wishbone arm bushes have slight deterioration

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2015 36,879 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 30,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2013 25,297 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 20,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 20,699 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 16,121 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 11,162 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 XGA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

FH56 XGA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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