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FV56 YHO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,248 mi
Last recorded152,248 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 YHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 152,248 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 152,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 141,879 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 141,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 130,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

both rear shock upper shields insecure

rear heat shield loose

underbody protection fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 123,129 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 117,027 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Feb 2020 114,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r shock upper shield insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2018 107,053 miles

engine covers fitted

n/s/r shock upper shield insecure

rear exhaust corroded

under-trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2018 107,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

n/s/r shock upper shield insecure

rear exhaust corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 102,684 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,954 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside rear tyre is perished

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,014 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 94,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 87,203 miles

O/S/R Tyre slight distortion age cracks appearing and 1.6 mm tread depth.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 77,009 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,735 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 44,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,208 miles

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

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,052 miles

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

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

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

long hand brake travell.

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 YHO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FV56 YHO, 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 FV56 YHO registered?

FV56 YHO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 February 2007.

Is FV56 YHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 YHO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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