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LA56 VZS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,454 mi
Last recorded75,454 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 VZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 75,454 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,242 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 67,258 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,158 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 61,318 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 61,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,773 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,124 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,977 miles

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

Nearside side repeater slightly dim

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

Fail 29 Jan 2016 53,977 miles

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

Nearside side repeater slightly dim

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,382 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 47,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking badly

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,811 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking badly

Fail 24 Jan 2014 41,811 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking badly

Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,881 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in offside rear outer tyre wall.no ply showing.

front and rear tyres startingto crack

offside front tyre worn to 2ml on edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,011 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 32,011 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 25,054 miles

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

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

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

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

slight side wall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,054 miles

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

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

slight side wall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VZS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 VZS registered?

LA56 VZS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 February 2007.

Is LA56 VZS safe to buy?

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