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EN56 LXZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,905 mi
Last recorded102,905 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 LXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 102,905 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 102,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 91,232 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 88,453 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 86,155 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 81,865 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,770 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,908 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2017 74,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox detiorated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,149 miles

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,182 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 62,709 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,333 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 59,333 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,116 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,449 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,140 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 LXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LXZ, 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 EN56 LXZ?

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What year was EN56 LXZ registered?

EN56 LXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 January 2007.

Is EN56 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 LXZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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