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FV56 YHK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,459 mi
Last recorded64,459 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 YHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 64,459 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2026 64,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 57,767 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake hoses corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs and N/S/F coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing mirror indicator lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working and lens broken.

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axles bushes worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 25 Apr 2024 52,262 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 43,356 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both offside and nearside. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 36,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 28,706 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 28,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 22,244 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 21,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 20,751 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 19,927 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 18,763 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 17,539 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 1,642 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 15,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 13,971 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 12,529 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 10,893 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 YHK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YHK, 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 YHK registered?

FV56 YHK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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The MOT history for FV56 YHK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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