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GL56 XTX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,716 mi
Last recorded121,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 XTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 121,716 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

various suspension components becoming corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2026 121,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust becoming corroded

various suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 118,879 miles

Front slight play in both anti roll bar linkage ball joints

Nearside Front slight play felt in wheel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leaks

Fail 16 Jan 2025 118,879 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front slight play in both anti roll bar linkage ball joints

Nearside Front slight play felt in wheel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,390 miles

both outer driveshaft gaiters becoming badly deteriorated

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing

slight damage to wind screen

Fail 15 Jan 2024 114,390 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both outer driveshaft gaiters becoming badly deteriorated

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing

slight damage to wind screen

Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,050 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

o/s outer driveshaft gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

slight damage to windscreen

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2023 110,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s wiper split

o/s outer driveshaft gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight damage to windscreen

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,719 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2022 103,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust clamp broken on centre sleeve

n/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,503 miles

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

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front suspension arm bush becoming soft

Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,006 miles

Nearside Front small split in anti roll bar linkage ball joint but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front indicator becoming pale

Offside Front suspension arm bush becoming soft and deteriorated

Rear slight blow from exhaust

battery slightly insecure

minor oil leaks

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,727 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

o/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush becoming worn and deteriorated

signs of slight coolant leak around bottom of engine at o/s

signs of very slight oil leak around sump

Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,213 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres becoming worn

front brake discs becoming worn

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,748 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs becoming worn

o/s/r tyre becoming worn

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,380 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust becoming corroded

minor exhaust leak at flexi pipe

slight damage to windscreen

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,804 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 47,802 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front fog lamps stay on

rear numberplate dirty

Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 38,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,285 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,969 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 XTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc 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 XTX, 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 XTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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