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LA56 RNO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,435 mi
Last recorded25,435 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 RNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 25,435 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 20 May 2025 24,981 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2024 21,613 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 21,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 17,311 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 17,309 miles

Front Braking system leaking servo pipe - split -insecure (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking - man date 2006 !!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 14,470 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 13,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 13,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 13,107 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 12,841 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Mar 2017 11,816 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 9,862 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 7,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,100 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 6,100 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 4,867 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 4,065 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 4,065 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 3,707 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 3,385 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 RNO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RNO, 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

How do I check the history of LA56 RNO?

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What year was LA56 RNO registered?

LA56 RNO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 January 2007.

Is LA56 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 RNO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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