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LA56 ZNU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,654 mi
Last recorded80,654 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 ZNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 80,654 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2025 80,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 75,348 miles

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

O/S/F Cv Boot weeping

Fail 1 Mar 2024 75,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated Brake fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F Cv Boot weeping

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Tape applied to front plate over one of the letters, still visible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 71,226 miles

O/S/F CV Boot weeping slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,895 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,944 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,757 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 44,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,547 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,473 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,634 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 35,610 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,028 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 32,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,718 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 ZNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

LA56 ZNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 February 2007.

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