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AP56 GLZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,394 mi
Last recorded98,394 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 GLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 98,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 90,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 90,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 77,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 77,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,021 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre cuts not to cords ()

Fail 1 Jun 2023 67,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre cuts not to cords ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 54,466 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 54,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,219 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 49,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 49,216 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides rear sill to floors. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear sill to floors. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

standard undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,169 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 46,376 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 46,376 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,419 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 41,749 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 41,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 38,897 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,957 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 32,585 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 32,585 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,204 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 24,881 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 20,457 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 20,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 15,819 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 15,819 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 GLZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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