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GL56 YDG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,256 mi
Last recorded162,256 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 YDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 162,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Sill is slightly soft ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 26 Aug 2023 141,088 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 127,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Sep 2022 127,844 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 115,134 miles

Exhaust bow

Front Both cb boots perrished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 115,134 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust bow

Front Both cb boots perrished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 105,705 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 98,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 98,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 94,925 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,404 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 86,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,988 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,595 miles

Coolant leak

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,882 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 59,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,652 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 45,843 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 45,843 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 35,900 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 27,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,273 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 25,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,783 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 YDG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDG, 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 YDG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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