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LA56 MUY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,141 mi
Last recorded70,141 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 MUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 70,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 62,868 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 62,863 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F outer C.V. boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp O/S/R sidelight and brake light wrong way round. Bulb in wrong way, changed round (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 54,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear service and park brake reading low just met required limits

Pass 12 Dec 2022 45,175 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 45,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 42,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 42,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 42,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 39,853 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 39,853 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 39,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 38,012 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 35,999 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,568 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 30,671 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 27,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 5 Jan 2013 24,830 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 24,830 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 21,297 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 18,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,269 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 MUY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MUY, 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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What year was LA56 MUY registered?

LA56 MUY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 2007.

Is LA56 MUY safe to buy?

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