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GL56 KJY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,313 mi
Last recorded97,313 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 KJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 97,313 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,896 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,417 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 85,239 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 85,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,241 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,264 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 79,264 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,517 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 64,753 miles

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 Tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2013 58,065 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,221 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear brake is binding

small exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,817 miles

both front tyres are on 2mm

offside rear tyre is cracking and perishing

Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 29,578 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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 KJY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KJY, 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 GL56 KJY registered?

GL56 KJY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is GL56 KJY safe to buy?

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