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LA56 FYM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,713 mi
Last recorded113,713 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 FYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 113,713 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded in areas

Fail 3 Jan 2025 113,713 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded in areas

Pass 18 Dec 2023 112,452 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust casing corroded slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 18 Dec 2023 112,452 miles

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust casing corroded slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 17 Dec 2022 111,326 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 111,326 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 110,164 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 110,164 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,737 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 101,104 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,521 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,772 miles

Nearside Front Upper small chip in screen

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of safety belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 65,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 54,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,824 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,172 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 27,172 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,833 miles

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

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

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 FYM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,800cc petrol 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 LA56 FYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 FYM registered?

LA56 FYM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is LA56 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 FYM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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