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GP56 VEL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,237 mi
Last recorded122,237 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 VEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 122,237 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Washer Pipe Split

Pass 13 Dec 2024 120,531 miles

Centre Exhaust Clamp Corroded/ Deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 117,854 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 117,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,094 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,888 miles

front brake pads slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2021 99,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 92,794 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,466 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,281 miles

2 front tyres worn inner edges

2 rear tyres cracking

Front exhaust slight damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 77,281 miles

2 front tyres worn inner edges

2 rear tyres cracking

Front exhaust slight damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,905 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 64,568 miles

Front exhaust slight damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 50,558 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 43,188 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,720 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 28,609 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,191 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 VEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

GP56 VEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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