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EF56 YBK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,507 mi
Last recorded95,507 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 YBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,507 miles

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

brake pedal is close to having insufficient reserve travel

reverse lamp not working

tested in wet conditions

Pass 9 May 2019 81,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,901 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 78,901 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,105 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 69,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,430 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 33,452 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,085 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,009 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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EF56 YBK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF56 YBK, 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

How do I check the history of EF56 YBK?

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What year was EF56 YBK registered?

EF56 YBK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 January 2007.

Is EF56 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 YBK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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