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LA56 XHY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,961 mi
Last recorded146,961 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 146,961 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Fail 26 Nov 2025 146,957 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 4 Dec 2024 141,677 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 141,641 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s/o/s (4.7.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner door handle casing is missing.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Stone chip

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 131,097 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 125,582 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2022 125,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both side (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,122 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 117,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,247 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 113,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 106,168 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 106,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative not working (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 102,933 miles

Central 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)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 102,888 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central 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)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,599 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 93,593 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,492 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 82,492 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,471 miles

advise nearside front tyre wear

Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,723 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 15 Jan 2011 34,541 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,276 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front console bush splitting

offside front console bush splitting

Fail 23 Jan 2010 23,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front console bush splitting

offside front console bush splitting

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 XHY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XHY, 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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LA56 XHY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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