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GL56 VNU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,773 mi
Last recorded146,773 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 VNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 146,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 133,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 120,500 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 105,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 91,176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 80,351 miles

Front fog lamp switch faulty

Nearside Front Wiper slightly smearing

Fail 4 Jun 2021 80,350 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front fog lamp switch faulty

Nearside Front Wiper slightly smearing

Fail 3 Feb 2021 80,177 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 65,075 miles

exhaust front flexy pipe deteriorated

offside rear brake application noisy

Pass 12 Jan 2019 52,883 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,979 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,718 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 38,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 31,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 28,249 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 26,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,565 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,274 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,591 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 15,426 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 10,952 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 VNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

GL56 VNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is GL56 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 VNU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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