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LS56 XFU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,364 mi
Last recorded51,364 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 XFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 51,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 51,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 47,481 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 46,733 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 46,733 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 45,735 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perrished and starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 44,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,020 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 43,158 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 43,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 39,415 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 37,536 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,566 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front lower suspension arm console bushes starting to split

both sides front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,173 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 23,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2012 19,623 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 19,623 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 15,687 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 12,121 miles

handbrake travel high but has reserved travel.

rib belt 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 XFU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

LS56 XFU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 February 2007.

Is LS56 XFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 XFU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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