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BD56 LYA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,619 mi
Last recorded97,619 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 LYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 97,619 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 97,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 95,115 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 95,110 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 95,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2024 85,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,374 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,324 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,541 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 56,536 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 45,793 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes deteriorating... slight play … advise replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly noisy … advise rear box deteriorating slightly

Fail 14 Jan 2020 45,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour excessively faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes deteriorating... slight play … advise replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 35,670 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 35,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,795 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes deteriorating slightly (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 32,545 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2016 32,545 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,096 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 29,722 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 28,175 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 26,211 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 23,189 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 19,468 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 19,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BD56 LYA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BD56 LYA, 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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BD56 LYA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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