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LS56 ZRD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,034 mi
Last recorded11,034 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 ZRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 11,034 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 11,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 101,451 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

park brake efficiency 19%

Fail 21 Jan 2017 101,344 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.07 (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

park brake efficiency 19%

Pass 22 Jan 2016 84,430 miles

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jan 2016 84,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear nearside & offside tyres cracked advise replace

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,097 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside rear wheel bearing makes a slight noise when rotated

Fail 10 Jan 2015 76,011 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside rear wheel bearing makes a slight noise when rotated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,272 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 68,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 61,310 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Jan 2012 53,174 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 43,227 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,895 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 33,895 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 ZRD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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