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LA56 ZFC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,718 mi
Last recorded93,718 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 93,718 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 93,717 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front fog lamps inoperative

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,121 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 85,121 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 84,944 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside front shock absorber top mounting noisy

Offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,532 miles

Nearside Front Strut top bearing noisy

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2019 82,315 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. handle missing can not move seat (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,851 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 72,849 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,328 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,715 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 59,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre has slight cut

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,626 miles

near side front tyre has slight cut

Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,928 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 55,926 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ABS sensor wires fouling against nearside front tyre (fitted incorrectly)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 22 Jul 2013 52,387 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,001 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,489 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,281 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 ZFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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