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BL56 WDN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,141 mi
Last recorded97,141 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 WDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 97,141 miles

Exhaust noisy performance exhaust and cat fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,341 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 81,335 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Suspect bulb on wrong (4.3.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 81,320 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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 8 Feb 2018 69,646 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,700 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,373 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front [devoid of tread inside edge] (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 61,450 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,922 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 50,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,118 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 42,399 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,510 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 25,563 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 WDN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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