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LA56 RWK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,784 mi
Last recorded125,784 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 RWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 125,784 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 119,642 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover is cracked

Nearside front outer CV joint dust cover is split, still covering joint

Pass 21 Dec 2023 114,617 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cracking of dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre running low pressure has cracking , wearing thin inner edge & starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged lamp with water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both offside & nearside rear shock absorber covers dropped

Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,082 miles

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

both nearside & offside rear shock absorber covers dropped

Pass 16 Dec 2020 105,281 miles

Offside Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside side repeater lamp - damaged with water ingress

both nearside & offside rear shock dust covers dropped

Pass 26 Jun 2019 99,771 miles

Rear shock absorber dust covers dropped

Fail 26 Jun 2019 99,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers dropped

front wipers juddering across screen

Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,365 miles

Front tyres worn down on inner edge

Offside hand brake does not lock up

Rear shock absorber dust covers dropped

slight exhaust leak from front pipe flexy

Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,861 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,386 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 80,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,649 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

rear shock absorber dust covers dropped / rear tyres cracking / front tyres bald on inside edge /offside rear brake slightly tight .

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,944 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres just starting to crack. / rear shock absorber dust covers dropped

Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,768 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,589 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 RWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RWK, 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 RWK registered?

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

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