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GP56 PYL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,538 mi
Last recorded69,538 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 PYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 69,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 66,315 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 66,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 60,691 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 60,691 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 55,760 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 55,760 miles

Nearside 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 not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 54,739 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,923 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 53,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 51,920 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,378 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,808 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 46,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,733 miles

both front tyres close on inner edges

front brake pads 3/4 worn

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Fail 17 Mar 2016 43,733 miles

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

both front tyres close on inner edges

front brake pads 3/4 worn

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,842 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front tyres wearing on edges and in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,890 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,531 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 20,531 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 15,168 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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GP56 PYL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GP56 PYL, 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 GP56 PYL registered?

GP56 PYL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 2007.

Is GP56 PYL safe to buy?

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