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LA56 CFD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,142 mi
Last recorded128,142 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 CFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 128,142 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 128,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 122,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 114,176 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 104,831 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 94,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 94,992 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits needa a caytalic converter (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 90,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2019 90,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,015 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 66,531 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

N/s/r shock absorber cover loose

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,842 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 53,920 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 46,717 miles

front brake pads low ..light on .discs worn

front console bushes split

Pass 31 Dec 2011 37,694 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,857 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 24,133 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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LA56 CFD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LA56 CFD, 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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LA56 CFD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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