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FH56 XGE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,460 mi
Last recorded156,460 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 XGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 156,460 miles

Central exhaust joining clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing

Offside Front shock absorber plastic cover deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

all suspension has general surface corrosion

underbody has general surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2019 153,604 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear shocker cover broken loose

both rear tyres cracking & nsr sidewall cut

Pass 8 Oct 2018 144,372 miles

both rear shocker cover broken away

both side repeater lenses broken

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 132,636 miles

both rear shocker covers broken away

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2016 122,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer

under body corrosion general

Pass 18 Jun 2015 119,988 miles

exhaust rear box coroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,833 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,356 miles

Both front tyres are excessively worn on the inside edges!!! Recommend tracking.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,286 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,939 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,228 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to step on inner edge and rubber starting to crack between tread

tyre repair kit expired

Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,661 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 23,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

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 XGE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

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

Is FH56 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH56 XGE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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