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DN56 YXL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,537 mi
Last recorded107,537 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 YXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 107,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 107,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 84,550 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 84,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,930 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

Fail 15 Mar 2024 68,930 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 24 Apr 2023 52,471 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror side repeater lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror side repeater lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 52,471 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror side repeater lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror side repeater lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 52,129 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded looks like return pipe above gearbox on chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 51,511 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded low pressure return pipe at nsf inner arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 51,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded low pressure return pipe at nsf inner arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,905 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,924 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,442 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,708 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 41,646 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,228 miles

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

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

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,840 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 16,198 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 12,557 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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DN56 YXL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DN56 YXL, 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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DN56 YXL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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