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DA56 LOH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,547 mi
Last recorded74,547 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 LOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,547 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 74,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,654 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 71,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,225 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Will require new tyre. ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly.

Rear Exhaust heat shield not secure.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 63,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Will require new tyre. ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly.

Rear Exhaust heat shield not secure.

Pass 31 Dec 2016 56,099 miles

Front discs lipped

Front flexy exhaust pipe deteriating exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroding

front and rear coil springs cooroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,209 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 47,251 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 47,234 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,693 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 39,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,382 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing badly on the outer edges.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 32,271 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres are perishing badly on the outer edges.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,915 miles

Both front arm rear bushes are starting to split.

Both rear tyres are perisjing on the outer edces.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 20,561 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 14,512 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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DA56 LOH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA56 LOH, 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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DA56 LOH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is DA56 LOH safe to buy?

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