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FP56 GNU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,669 mi
Last recorded117,669 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 GNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,669 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 117,669 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,492 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 109,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,701 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 105,699 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,624 miles

EXHAUST FLEXIBLE PIPE DETERIORATED

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,032 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 81,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,548 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 68,548 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,378 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 55,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,082 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,321 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,330 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 18,523 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 12,746 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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FP56 GNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP56 GNU, 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 FP56 GNU registered?

FP56 GNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 January 2007.

Is FP56 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 GNU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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