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LY56 MFJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,384 mi
Last recorded85,384 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 MFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 85,384 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 82,644 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 77,628 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,293 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,490 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2 bulbs inop (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 67,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working part of wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2 bulbs inop (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,973 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 50,836 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,798 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread. cords not exposed.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake travel high but has reserved travel.

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,474 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,327 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 30,327 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 25,355 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)

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 MFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

LY56 MFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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