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GL56 XTZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

207,281 mi
Last recorded207,281 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 XTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 207,281 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2025 195,504 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 171,526 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 171,501 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 155,701 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 147,231 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 147,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 139,477 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 133,671 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 131,307 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 131,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 126,825 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 126,825 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2015 120,801 miles

Both rear shock dust covers broken

Offside front wishbone bush slightly split

Parking brake has slight travel

Slight binding offside rear brakes

Under cover fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 116,761 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 116,761 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2014 103,838 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2013 85,670 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 85,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,890 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 58,082 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 58,082 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,011 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 XTZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel 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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

GL56 XTZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 January 2007.

Is GL56 XTZ safe to buy?

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