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LS56 YYU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,715 mi
Last recorded90,715 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 YYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 90,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 84,938 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 79,327 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 79,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 72,740 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 72,710 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 68,770 miles

o/s/f tyre deteriorated- 185 60 14

o/s/f wing mirror damaged

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2021 68,770 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre deteriorated- 185 60 14

o/s/f wing mirror damaged

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2020 65,984 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,537 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 60,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 56,201 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,761 miles

offside front wing mirror housing damaged

offside rear tyre deteriorated 185-60-14

Pass 19 Dec 2015 48,273 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,836 miles

Offside front fog damage.

Offside front tyre bald on inside edge.

Rear washers not working.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,661 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 38,661 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,586 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 32,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,373 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 22,147 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 YYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYU, 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 YYU registered?

LS56 YYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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