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GP56 XTG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,361 mi
Last recorded185,361 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 XTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 185,361 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 175,508 miles

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 ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 167,723 miles

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.

Fail 9 Apr 2024 167,723 miles

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.

Pass 1 Apr 2023 158,253 miles

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

front brake have slight brake fluctuation

Pass 7 Apr 2022 149,473 miles

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))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 149,437 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 137,954 miles

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 137,817 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 130,449 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 120,106 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 120,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,892 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,967 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,700 miles

ENGINE IDLE SPEED IRRATIC

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Fail 10 Apr 2015 75,796 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,796 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,944 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,929 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,270 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,704 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 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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