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LB56 XZU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,168 mi
Last recorded99,168 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 XZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 99,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cassing damaged/missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake warning light on dashboard no fault found

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2026 99,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cassing damaged/missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake warning light on dashboard no fault found

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2025 90,044 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front bumper corner loose

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp security brackets broken and lamp loose - ON LIMIT

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit has water inside

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside & offside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside & offside (4.4.1 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

Fail 21 Jul 2025 90,044 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front bumper corner loose

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp security brackets broken and lamp loose - ON LIMIT

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit has water inside

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside & offside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside & offside (4.4.1 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2024 75,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 61,357 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 53,035 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 49,548 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 49,548 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,344 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 47,586 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 47,586 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 46,783 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished (cracks)

Offside Rear tyre perished (cracks)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 46,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished (cracks)

Offside Rear tyre perished (cracks)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 45,896 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 41,710 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Fail 16 Jan 2016 41,710 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Pass 10 Jan 2015 39,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2015 39,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2014 34,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,538 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 19,842 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 19,841 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 13,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 6,462 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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LB56 XZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LB56 XZU, 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 LB56 XZU registered?

LB56 XZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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