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GL56 VCO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,354 mi
Last recorded103,354 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 VCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 103,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 103,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 101,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 10 May 2024 101,570 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear offside tyres are 9 years old

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 18 May 2023 98,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake in high travel

Pass 24 Jun 2022 96,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 96,751 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,065 miles

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage that would suggest it has been run whilst flat

Fail 17 Jun 2021 94,007 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking MAJOR LEAK - FLUID DRIPPING FROM LOWER ARM, O/S/F WHEEL AND TYRE WET WITH FLUID (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage that would suggest it has been run whilst flat

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 91,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2019 86,936 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,219 miles

1*bulb not working OSR position light

Steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 79,914 miles

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

1*bulb not working OSR position light

Steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,456 miles

1*bulb not working OSR position light

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

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

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

Steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,456 miles

1*bulb not working OSR position light

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

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

Steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,922 miles

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)

Steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,334 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,540 miles

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

Inspection lamp on

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,462 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,054 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 VCO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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