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AP56 LCL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,492 mi
Last recorded159,492 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 LCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 159,492 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 159,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2023 156,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor unable to be stowed in up position (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 25 Oct 2023 156,615 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor unable to be stowed in up position (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 1 Nov 2022 146,238 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 118,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,829 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 88,585 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake binding slightly but not evident during roller brake test

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 88,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake binding slightly but not evident during roller brake test

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,056 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,096 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (185/60/14) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyres showing splits in tread

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,337 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,194 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,282 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,167 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 LCL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LCL, 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 LCL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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