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LY56 NSE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,750 mi
Last recorded49,750 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 NSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 49,750 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 47,688 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,184 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 42,132 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 39,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 37,417 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 35,827 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage: upper ball joint just cover has a small split

Pass 23 Oct 2018 32,707 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 32,707 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 29,252 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,596 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,767 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 20,253 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 17,330 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,075 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,005 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 10,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2010 3,130 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 NSE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NSE, 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 NSE registered?

LY56 NSE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 February 2007.

Is LY56 NSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 NSE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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