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LY56 ZFP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,577 mi
Last recorded169,577 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 ZFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 169,577 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 169,577 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 155,311 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 154,954 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 130,260 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 130,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,709 miles

1. Rear No plate characters much smaller, need changed URGENTLY. LY56 up followed by ZFP underneath, It will be a square no. plate.

Pass 1 May 2014 99,676 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 ZFP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

LY56 ZFP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is LY56 ZFP safe to buy?

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