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LA56 VLM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,170 mi
Last recorded51,170 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 51,170 miles

Exhaust flexible part deteriorated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 49,906 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 49,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,266 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 49,265 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (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))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,434 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,546 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 45,546 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,019 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear number plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a little cut in outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,425 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2015 38,425 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,332 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,119 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,391 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2012 29,391 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,256 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f mirror slightly damaged but not affecting the rear view

Pass 8 Jan 2010 19,421 miles

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

nearside door mirror unit broken and insecure

rear wiper not clearing

Fail 8 Jan 2010 19,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside door mirror unit broken and insecure

rear wiper not clearing

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 VLM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

LA56 VLM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is LA56 VLM safe to buy?

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