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LA56 VZD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,812 mi
Last recorded104,812 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 104,812 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 104,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 94,575 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 94,575 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 82,025 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2023 82,025 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Dec 2023 81,967 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2022 62,118 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 62,118 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Rear bush incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 48,381 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 48,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,063 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 48,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,647 miles

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

O/s/f door mirror side repeater lens damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2019 40,625 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 40,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2018 37,485 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 37,460 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,782 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 32,782 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,018 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking & damaged on outer wall

offaide rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2014 23,768 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 20,876 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 17,254 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 14,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,059 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 VZD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

LA56 VZD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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