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LS56 PKD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,015 mi
Last recorded138,015 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 May 2023 138,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2022 121,547 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 121,546 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,532 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 120,532 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 118,750 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 118,746 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,823 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 113,020 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,253 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 109,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear busk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted

eml on

Fail 17 Nov 2015 104,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear busk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted

eml on

Pass 13 Nov 2014 99,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise eml on

advise os and nsf suspension arms rear bushes poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2014 99,732 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise eml on

advise os and nsf suspension arms rear bushes poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake pad waring light on

advise front suspension arms rear bushes poor condition

advise long travel on handbrake

advise osf tyre wearing on inner edge 165/7014

Fail 16 Oct 2013 95,387 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake pad waring light on

advise front suspension arms rear bushes poor condition

advise long travel on handbrake

advise osf tyre wearing on inner edge 165/7014

Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,623 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 90,623 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)

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

long travel in handbrake

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,827 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 84,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,365 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 76,345 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,392 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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LS56 PKD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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