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HW07 FHS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,989 mi
Last recorded74,989 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 FHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 74,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 73,278 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 73,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,233 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,835 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 69,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,286 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,113 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres treads worn very low on the inner edge.treads are also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning just passing on 50% (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,282 miles

n/s/f tyre deep small cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 31 Jul 2018 65,282 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/f tyre deep small cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,836 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,126 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 55,017 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,109 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,536 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 40,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f mirror damage

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,185 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 34,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,304 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 28,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,839 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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HW07 FHS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HW07 FHS, 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 HW07 FHS registered?

HW07 FHS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is HW07 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW07 FHS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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