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GBYB56CVC

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

2007 · SILVER · PETROL · 48,373 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-12-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-12-17● ULEZ Compliant
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Poor condition24 MOT tests · 17 passed

MOT History — 24 tests · 17 passed · 7 failed

PASS29 November 2025
48,373 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYsuspension components corroded
  • ADVISORYEngine oil sump corroded
FAIL26 November 2025
48,373 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYsuspension components corroded
  • ADVISORYEngine oil sump corroded
  • MAJOROffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASS6 December 2024
44,956 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASS18 December 2023
41,527 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Front Lower Engine sump corroded
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAIL15 December 2023
41,527 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Front Lower Engine sump corroded
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASS7 December 2022
41,223 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAIL6 December 2022
41,223 mi
  • MAJORCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MAJOROffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASS9 December 2021
40,652 mi
FAIL9 December 2021
40,652 mi
  • PRSOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • PRSOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASS8 December 2020
40,556 mi
FAIL8 December 2020
40,556 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASS9 December 2019
40,403 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe flexi slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))
PASS3 December 2018
38,935 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust flexible joint front leaking but not excessive advisable to replace it.
PASS4 December 2017
37,252 mi
PASS12 December 2016
36,121 mi
FAIL12 December 2016
36,121 mi
  • PRSNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASS17 December 2015
34,853 mi
PASS1 December 2014
33,084 mi
PASS17 December 2013
29,236 mi
PASS17 December 2012
24,765 mi
PASS19 December 2011
21,081 mi
FAIL19 December 2011
21,081 mi
  • PRSFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASS20 December 2010
17,585 mi
PASS4 January 2010
14,007 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,390 cc
Year
2007
First registered
2007-01
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
Tax due
2026-12-01
MOT expiry
2026-12-17
Recorded mileage
48,373 mi

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