MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,170 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nearside rear number plate lamp deteriorated
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
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f mirror slightly damaged but not affecting the rear view
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for LA56 VLM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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