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LY07 FHZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,589 mi
Last recorded43,589 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 FHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 43,589 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear back box poor

Fail 13 Oct 2025 43,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear back box poor

Pass 2 Oct 2024 41,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 41,435 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 38,000 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front ( Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 37,991 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tread has uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front ( Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,204 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 32,403 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front ( Rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 30,132 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 30,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,713 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 25,419 miles

Under covers fitted unable to see testable items

n/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,606 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,659 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 21,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,171 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,417 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,862 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,051 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 13,051 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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LY07 FHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 LY07 FHZ, 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 LY07 FHZ registered?

LY07 FHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2007.

Is LY07 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY07 FHZ 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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