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LA56 ZPE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,226 mi
Last recorded68,226 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 ZPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 68,226 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 68,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush housing cracked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 68,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 39,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 38,719 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 37,610 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 36,343 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 35,109 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 34,956 miles

exhaust back box slight blow

Pass 21 Jan 2020 33,476 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 31,479 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 27 Jan 2018 28,672 miles

n/s/f tyre 75% worn

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2017 26,449 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement

Pass 30 Jan 2016 24,346 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 22,199 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 20,126 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 17,692 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 15,113 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 12,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 9,020 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 9,020 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ZPE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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