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FV56 RHO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,347 mi
Last recorded77,347 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 RHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 77,347 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 75,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi is corroded and has a small hole on one of the pleats (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 73,461 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe and front to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded and front flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Offside front seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,884 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Exhaust system corroded and front flexible pipe deteriorated

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

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

Offside front seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,281 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Fail 9 Feb 2022 68,281 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,019 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

Offside front seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Fail 12 Feb 2021 67,019 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Servo pipe cracked (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

Offside front seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Pass 17 Jan 2020 65,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minmum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

front offside seat back tilt release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,809 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the central and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen outside the 'A' zone

Fail 5 Feb 2019 59,756 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inter exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure inter exhaust pipe sleeve clamps corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the central and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen outside the 'A' zone

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,940 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,995 miles

rear offside and nearside tyres perishing and cracking slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,961 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside and nearside tyres perishing and cracking slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 33,272 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,624 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,507 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 18,382 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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FV56 RHO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FV56 RHO, 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 FV56 RHO registered?

FV56 RHO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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