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LA56 SKV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,531 mi
Last recorded84,531 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 80,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 76,242 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 76,231 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 75,908 miles

2x LEDs inop in high level brake light

All coil springs corroded

All wipers juddering

Exhaust flexy in poor condition and blowing slightly

Front console bushes perished

Front tyres wearing on inner

Gearbox oil leak

Headlamp lenes in poor condition

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2023 74,074 miles

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/R drum brake binding slightly

Front coil springs corroded

Front console bushes perished slightly

Exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

O/S/F headlamp lense in poor condition

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 71,966 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe in poor conition

Front discs lipped

Gearbox oil leak

Some LEDs inop on high level brake light

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers starting to smear

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,103 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,782 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 52,781 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,295 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,205 miles

Nearside Front tyre has hole in tread, but not showing cords

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,702 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,450 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 32,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,548 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 26,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 21,171 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 17,310 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 22 Dec 2009 13,353 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 SKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

LA56 SKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is LA56 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 SKV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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