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GL56 YDC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,250 mi
Last recorded103,250 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 YDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2023 103,250 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 Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 82h budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,389 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 99,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 98,900 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 98,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 97,949 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,575 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,574 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))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 93,387 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 93,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,924 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,468 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 80,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush split and detached on upper portion (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 72,808 miles

front wipers starting to smear

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2014 65,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,763 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 51,863 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,852 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,179 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 YDC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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