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FH56 XGL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,661 mi
Last recorded105,661 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 105,661 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 101,991 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 101,611 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 101,852 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 101,465 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 101,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 91,317 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 81,940 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,391 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 74,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,182 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 68,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 60,992 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,556 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,916 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 40,167 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,107 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 XGL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

FH56 XGL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 February 2007.

Is FH56 XGL safe to buy?

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