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GL56 UOE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,830 mi
Last recorded156,830 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 UOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 156,830 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 111,210 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 111,206 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,787 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 116,368 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 116,368 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 97,836 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 97,836 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,399 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 90,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 66,785 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)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,525 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,706 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,660 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 UOE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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