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AP56 BZY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,490 mi
Last recorded146,490 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 BZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 146,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Advise Requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 141,329 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 141,328 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides outer cv boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner /outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise engine management warning on dash not legal requirement pre <2008

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Advise Rear bracket missing/but system remains secure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 134,240 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod boots deteriating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low 3mm. tyre edge’s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dipp beam bulb fault (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chiped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 125,098 miles

Central EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED NEEDS REPLACING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 125,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED NEEDS REPLACING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 112,399 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S N/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 111,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.50 LIMIT (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working O/S N/S (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,872 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 104,867 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 May 2019 98,130 miles

engine fault light displayed

Fail 29 May 2019 98,102 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

front discs and pads seriously deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,992 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,422 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges [o/s close to cords]

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,827 miles

o/s and n/s front wish bone rear bushes worn and split

o/s/r shocker shows signs of oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,078 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 76,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,591 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

slight bind on offside rear brake

surface rust on front wishbones and rear axle

Pass 9 Mar 2013 67,277 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,745 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 57,126 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades worn.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,010 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,137 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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AP56 BZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP56 BZY, 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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AP56 BZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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