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FH57 UHW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,714 mi
Last recorded43,714 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 UHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 43,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 43,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 39,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 35,720 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 29,178 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 21,975 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 21,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 15,622 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 14,501 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 13,852 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 13,263 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 12,722 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 12,408 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 27 Nov 2015 12,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 21 Nov 2014 11,999 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 11,338 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 10,945 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 9,575 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 8,119 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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FH57 UHW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FH57 UHW, 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 FH57 UHW registered?

FH57 UHW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is FH57 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 UHW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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