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LA56 PUJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,382 mi
Last recorded114,382 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 114,382 miles

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

rear handbrake low

Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,129 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 110,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 106,029 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 100,914 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 100,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,947 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 99,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 93,136 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 93,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,648 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 86,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,509 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,509 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,595 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 61,679 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,481 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,488 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 40,445 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2011 30,874 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 25,273 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,264 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 PUJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

Is LA56 PUJ safe to buy?

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