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BL56 GRU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,590 mi
Last recorded27,590 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 27,590 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 22,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 22,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb fitted wrong (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 18,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight wear inner of o/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2023 15,633 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 15,023 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 14,520 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 13,945 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 13,945 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 13,384 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 12,739 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 12,030 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing due to age

Pass 14 Jan 2016 11,948 miles

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 11,948 miles

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

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 10,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 10,012 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 9,063 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 7,753 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 7,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 6,603 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 5,417 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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BL56 GRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL56 GRU registered?

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

Is BL56 GRU safe to buy?

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