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LS56 HGU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,442 mi
Last recorded69,442 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 69,442 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 66,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 63,588 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 63,588 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 61,006 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 57,262 miles

INSP light on

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,508 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2021 53,470 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Side(s) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,861 miles

nearside front tyre perished badly

Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,912 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads crumberling

Fail 18 Apr 2018 42,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads crumberling

Pass 2 May 2017 39,196 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 37,822 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 37,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,209 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,424 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 24,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,673 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 8,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Passenger side front tyre has cut to outer side wall,no cords showing.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 8,381 miles

Passenger side front tyre has cut to outer side wall,no cords showing.

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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LS56 HGU 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 76.2%.

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 LS56 HGU, 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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LS56 HGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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