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FV07 LHY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,207 mi
Last recorded40,207 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 LHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 40,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cloudy, water ingress (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box corroded / flaky (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 39,607 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 39,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 38,192 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 38,188 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 37,434 miles

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

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 May 2020 37,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear subframe corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 May 2019 35,551 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 14 May 2018 33,844 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 30,834 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 28,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2015 25,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 23,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 21,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 18,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,665 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,722 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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FV07 LHY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV07 LHY, 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 FV07 LHY registered?

FV07 LHY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 May 2007.

Is FV07 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 LHY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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