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LA56 PTY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,386 mi
Last recorded87,386 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 PTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 87,386 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,017 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 72,744 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 63,581 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 54,114 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,820 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 44,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 35,835 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 35,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 25,294 miles

Nearside Front is cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2017 23,628 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 23,098 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 21,967 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 20,285 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs have slight surface corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2012 19,660 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 17,251 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 16,672 miles

left front tyre outter side wall damaged.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 11,447 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 PTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

LA56 PTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 January 2007.

Is LA56 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 PTY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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