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AP56 GUD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,967 mi
Last recorded95,967 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,967 miles

silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,760 miles

silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,013 miles

n/s/f tyre has various cuts in sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,313 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,603 miles

Both rear bumpstops split

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 64,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear bumpstops split

Both rear tyres worn out of shape

Console bushes splitting and creaking

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside inner steering rack end badly worn

offside inner steering rack end worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,777 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,816 miles

N/S/F Headlight,retaining bolt loose

tyre close to legal limit [4.1.d.1]

Fail 30 Dec 2009 29,816 miles

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

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

N/S/F Headlight,retaining bolt loose

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

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 GUD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP56 GUD, 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 AP56 GUD registered?

AP56 GUD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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