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LY56 ERO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,173 mi
Last recorded53,173 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 ERO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 53,173 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 53,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 52,700 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 51,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 50,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 49,759 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,163 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 48,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front exhaust section is deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust section is deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,021 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 47,021 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,776 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

Rear tyres misshapen.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,746 miles

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

both rear tyres staring to perish slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,728 miles

slight body damage

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,963 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,526 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 14,435 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 14,435 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 14,221 miles

both front tyre treads worn very low,o/s bald and thin on inner edge

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 ERO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ERO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY56 ERO registered?

LY56 ERO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is LY56 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 ERO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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