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EN56 LXY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,259 mi
Last recorded89,259 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 LXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 89,259 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear door don't open from inside (child lock switched)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 89,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear door don't open from inside (child lock switched)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,132 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 82,027 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 76,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 72,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 67,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,186 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,958 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,053 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,648 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 8 Nov 2014 41,464 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 37,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 32,205 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,579 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 23,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 18,123 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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EN56 LXY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EN56 LXY, 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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What year was EN56 LXY registered?

EN56 LXY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 January 2007.

Is EN56 LXY safe to buy?

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