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LS56 YZX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,468 mi
Last recorded89,468 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,468 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 89,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint - sealed on test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot cracked (Inner small clip) but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 19 Jul 2019 85,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint - sealed on test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot cracked (Inner small clip) but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Renew bulb on test (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 75,244 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,310 miles

Nearside rear lamp damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 72,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear lamp damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower position lamp inop

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 63,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower position lamp inop

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,480 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 56,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,614 miles

Offside front tyre wearing close to wear bars.

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 49,612 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front tyre wearing close to wear bars.

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,777 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,305 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,552 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,955 miles

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)

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 YZX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 January 2007.

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