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129,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak at flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3x nails
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake grabbing severely both sides (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
rear brakes slightly binding
rear bump stops perishing
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear brakes slightly binding
rear bump stops perishing
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
nearside floor damaged unable to see full extent of damage due to floor pan cover
Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
nearside floor damaged unable to see full extent of damage due to floor pan cover
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LA56 VKT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 VKT, 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 VKT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 January 2007.
Is LA56 VKT safe to buy?
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