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EF56 YBT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,505 mi
Last recorded90,505 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 YBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,505 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 22 Jan 2013 90,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on both outer edges void of tread

front suspenion bushes creaking

gear box oil leaks

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,667 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 73,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 66,198 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,821 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 YBT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF56 YBT, 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 EF56 YBT registered?

EF56 YBT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is EF56 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 YBT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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