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GL56 APU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,725 mi
Last recorded68,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 APU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 68,725 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 68,725 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2024 58,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 54,621 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 49,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 47,502 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 47,502 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 46,329 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 46,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 42,185 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,184 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,178 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner walls

Pass 27 Jun 2015 33,895 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre has slight cracking in tread

Fail 24 Jun 2015 33,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre has slight cracking in tread

Fail 18 Feb 2015 32,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,628 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 32,625 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside front and Nearside rear tyres perished/splitting.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,197 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2013 30,788 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,518 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,740 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,789 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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GL56 APU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GL56 APU, 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 GL56 APU registered?

GL56 APU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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