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LY56 DMF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 DMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,230 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,972 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,155 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,574 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,939 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,469 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,104 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,555 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 51,553 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,617 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 28,125 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,233 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,217 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 12 Jan 2010 13,274 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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LY56 DMF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LY56 DMF, 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 LY56 DMF registered?

LY56 DMF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is LY56 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 DMF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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