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LS56 XFT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,062 mi
Last recorded126,062 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 126,062 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 124,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 124,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 122,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 122,371 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,256 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 111,032 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 111,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 106,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 99,183 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 93,463 miles

Offside Front tyre slight worn

Offside Rear wheel slight grabbing

Rear All suspension parts corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,999 miles

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 19 Jan 2016 86,999 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 70,999 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,182 miles

Front console bushes slight cracking

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,636 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,723 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,572 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 31,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XFT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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