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LY56 LCJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

88,366 mi
Last recorded88,366 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 LCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 88,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 88,366 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 78,930 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Jan 2025 78,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Feed pipe broken... (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,430 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 71,430 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 70,281 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 70,280 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside mirror cover missing (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 70,260 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 70,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,204 miles

tailgate struts weak

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2019 60,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

tailgate struts weak

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,031 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 55,031 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,640 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 48,731 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,684 miles

strong advisory :BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 1 Feb 2014 38,746 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 38,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 35,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,061 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,535 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 24,504 miles

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

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 LCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LY56 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

LY56 LCJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 January 2007.

Is LY56 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 LCJ shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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