MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer fluid ejected to floor when activated (3.5 (a))
Exhaust rear box corroded and skin delaminating
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner structure beside beam pick up location (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner structure beside beam pick up location (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Body sill has surface corrosion.
Exhaust clamp broken, mid section. Still secure at present.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Body sill has surface corrosion.
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded, outer skin.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Outer body sill has surface corrosion (underneath coating).
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.
Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated, outer skin corroded away.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Outer body sill has surface corrosion (underneath coating).
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated, outer skin corroded away.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
front brake have slight brake fluctuation
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front WASHER FLUID LEAK WHEN FRONT WASHERS ARE OPERATED
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front WASHER FLUID LEAK WHEN FRONT WASHERS ARE OPERATED
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Handbrake cable poor
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear brakes slightly binding
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER FRONT (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/OUTER SEEPING (2.5.C.1a)
Central Rear seat belt buckle has its plastic cover missing
Central Rear seat belt buckle has its plastic cover missing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ENGINE IDLE SPEED IRRATIC
O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front lower suspension arms have un modified bushes which are starting to split
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GP56 XTG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 GP56 XTG, 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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GP56 XTG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2007.
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