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GL56 VNT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,799 mi
Last recorded29,799 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 29,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 29,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 28,265 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 27,149 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 27,149 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 26,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 25,191 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 24,409 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 24,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,111 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,075 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 21,033 miles

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

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

Coolant leak from nearside of radiator ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,812 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 19,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror lamp (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,418 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 14,764 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 14,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

off side front tyre low 2mm

off side repeater lamp lense damaged on mirror head

slight coolant leak bottom near side rad

Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,633 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 7,828 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 VNT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

GL56 VNT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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