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LS56 PKF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,020 mi
Last recorded110,020 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 PKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 110,020 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 109,910 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 109,189 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 109,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 108,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No reverse lights working.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 108,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Both exhaust clamps rotted through.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

No reverse lights working.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,594 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 104,382 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,859 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,456 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edges and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 85,453 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edges and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,535 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 19,535 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 71,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,847 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 64,063 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,063 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,082 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 56,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,110 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 47,110 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 36,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,715 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 25,940 miles

Handbrake lever close to end of reserve travel

o/s repeater lense cracked

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 PKF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PKF, 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 PKF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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