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GL56 KWZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,997 mi
Last recorded126,997 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 126,997 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 122,055 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 122,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 117,606 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 113,994 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,332 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,387 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 103,674 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 99,138 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 93,364 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,266 miles

Childseats fitted to the Nearside rear and Offside rear seats so full inspection of the adult belts could not be carried out.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 81,634 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 81,634 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 73,237 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,237 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,866 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 61,866 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,085 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,436 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 33,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,907 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 26,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,579 miles

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

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 KWZ 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 KWZ, 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

How do I check the history of GL56 KWZ?

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What year was GL56 KWZ registered?

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

Is GL56 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 KWZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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