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LS56 PJU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,628 mi
Last recorded83,628 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 PJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2023 83,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear brake working bit late (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,997 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 64,015 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,644 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 59,945 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Dec 2017 59,945 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 55,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some compnents

Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,084 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers fitted obscuring saome componenets

under trays fitted obscuring some componenets

Fail 4 Jan 2016 51,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers fitted obscuring saome componenets

under trays fitted obscuring some componenets

Pass 23 Dec 2014 46,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,510 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 36,197 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 30,361 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,662 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 18,643 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 18,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS56 PJU, 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 LS56 PJU registered?

LS56 PJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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