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GL56 DVH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,580 mi
Last recorded118,580 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 DVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,580 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 118,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 106,599 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

HAND BRAKE READY FOR AJUSTMENT.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LOWER BULB NOT WORKING. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR TYRE PERISHING & CRACKING ON BOTH SHOULDERS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LOWER BULB NOT WORKING. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN RUSTING AWAY.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 106,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high DONE. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOLT IN TYPE. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high DONE. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOLT INTYPE. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

HAND BRAKE READY FOR AJUSTMENT.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LOWER BULB NOT WORKING. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR TYRE PERISHING & CRACKING ON BOTH SHOULDERS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LOWER BULB NOT WORKING. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN RUSTING AWAY.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 92,896 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 79,189 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 58,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 46,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 45,420 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 43,872 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 43,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2018 42,417 miles

Offside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2018 42,417 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2017 40,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 35,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 8 Jan 2015 30,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,709 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 20,701 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 15,377 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake disc worn & lipped

Pass 5 Jan 2011 10,537 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 6,962 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 DVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel 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 DVH, 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 DVH registered?

GL56 DVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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