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HG07 FYV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,657 mi
Last recorded66,657 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 FYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 66,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 66,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 59,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 57,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,338 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 56,019 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 54,428 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 54,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 53,098 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 50,278 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,336 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,050 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished and worn

Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,290 miles

cords appear exposed on badly perished sidewall on n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,996 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,688 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,287 miles

wear/movement in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,091 miles

front wishbone rear bushes badly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,503 miles

front tyre treads getting low

movement/wear in front lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,426 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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HG07 FYV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 HG07 FYV, 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 HG07 FYV registered?

HG07 FYV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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