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92,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle bushes worn and detriated
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
rear axle and rear spring cups correded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake sensor disconnected (damage) (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
coolant level below minimum
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both lower arm rear bushes
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LA56 VYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?
LA56 VYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 2007.
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