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LA56 MUW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,160 mi
Last recorded109,160 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 MUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 109,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front OS & NS Brake disc shield damaged

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OS & NS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Back box outer skin corroded

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OS & NS (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 109,141 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn OS & NS (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment OS & NS (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front OS & NS Brake disc shield damaged

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OS & NS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Back box outer skin corroded

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OS & NS (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 109,134 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped on edge

Fail 3 Mar 2020 109,134 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel excessive reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs slightly lipped on edge

heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2018 98,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot slightly deteraorted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear parking brake lever slightly high

Fail 16 Nov 2018 98,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot slightly deteraorted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear parking brake lever slightly high

Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,400 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 81,169 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 81,169 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,633 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 75,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,111 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 67,111 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,921 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)

nsr & osr tyres perished

Fail 21 Nov 2013 59,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

nsr & osr tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,740 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 51,733 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges /getting low

nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,350 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,614 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 38,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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