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LA56 ZFK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,778 mi
Last recorded51,778 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 51,778 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,628 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 49,680 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 49,680 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 48,013 miles

Handbrake has travel but not too excessive

Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,372 miles

Exhaust flexi section starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,613 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,857 miles

Offside front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,671 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated around securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 36,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 32,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beginning to crack/split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beginning to crack/split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,786 miles

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

OSR tyre has a small cut near inner edge. (Not showing cords but advise replacement)

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

front and rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,476 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,000 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,799 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,305 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,585 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,984 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 ZFK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFK, 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 ZFK registered?

LA56 ZFK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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