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BL56 AYS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,657 mi
Last recorded122,657 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 AYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 122,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 120,617 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 118,615 miles

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

atten handbrake adjustment

Pass 9 May 2019 117,894 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 116,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 114,641 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust leak from front flexi pipe

offside rear tyre perishing

slight grease leak from offside front cv gaitor

Pass 6 May 2016 112,272 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 87,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm and perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,231 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm and perishing

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,386 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 66,386 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 49,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,572 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,552 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 31,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BL56 AYS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL56 AYS, 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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BL56 AYS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 February 2007.

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