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GL56 VZZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,134 mi
Last recorded91,134 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 VZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 91,134 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 91,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,326 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 89,361 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 88,366 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 87,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 87,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,036 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,992 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,155 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 81,137 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 81,096 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt on lower arm not tight (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres are a different size to the rear tyres

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,224 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

engine warning light on

offside rear tyre cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush been packed with black sealant (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush has been packed with black sealant (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,631 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,214 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 54,209 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,606 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 46,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,547 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 38,547 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 21,286 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 VZZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

GL56 VZZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 2007.

Is GL56 VZZ safe to buy?

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