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FT56 DJF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,622 mi
Last recorded76,622 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT56 DJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 76,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 58,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 56,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 56,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 54,096 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 51,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

vehicle only just passed smoke test limits

Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,904 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,123 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but heavily cracking in between treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but heavily cracking in between treads (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are heavily cracking in between treads

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both rear tyres are cracking between treads

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,775 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly in treads and O/S tyre has a small cut in it.

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

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 43,775 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres cracking slightly in treads and O/S tyre has a small cut in it.

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,052 miles

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

O/S/R brake hanging on slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,164 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,342 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 21,538 miles

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

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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FT56 DJF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FT56 DJF, 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 FT56 DJF registered?

FT56 DJF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 February 2007.

Is FT56 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT56 DJF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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