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LA56 VGD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,344 mi
Last recorded26,344 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 26,344 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 25,768 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 25,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 24,941 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 24,686 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 24,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 24,103 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Lower arm rear bushes have movement in them, starting to crack and are of the original 2-Prong type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 23,515 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 22,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 21,643 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 20,486 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 19,051 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 17,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,655 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 15,216 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 13,624 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 11,561 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 11,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 9,018 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 VGD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

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

Is LA56 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 VGD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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