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H246 VWB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,335 mi
Last recorded109,335 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH246 VWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 109,335 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2025 107,169 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 107,133 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2024 104,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 102,644 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 102,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,023 miles

Engine Oil Sump Corroded but not Leaking

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 99,910 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,135 miles

Nearside Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 97,135 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 94,963 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable rack clamp (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,080 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,034 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 69,361 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 55,181 miles

nearside rear seat belt is not working correctly

Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,104 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)

nearside rear seat belt is not working correctly

Pass 3 May 2013 51,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2013 51,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2012 49,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2012 49,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,467 miles

offside and nearside wipers smearing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,576 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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H246 VWB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H246 VWB, 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 H246 VWB registered?

H246 VWB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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