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LS56 YXX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

156,028 mi
Last recorded156,028 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 YXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 156,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 139,078 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield loose not likely to fall off

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 139,076 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield loose not likely to fall off

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 139,076 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to fall off.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 122,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 111,321 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 111,321 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,690 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 103,686 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2017 103,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 94,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 84,040 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake flexi damp

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 84,040 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake flexi damp

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,412 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 71,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,450 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 56,450 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 42,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f outer tyre & rim slighty damaged

rear wiper u/s

service lamp on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 42,842 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f outer tyre & rim slighty damaged

rear wiper u/s

service lamp on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 41,888 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 41,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,751 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 31,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 22,917 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 22,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YXX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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