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LM07 BNJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,752 mi
Last recorded143,752 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 BNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 143,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 138,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 134,630 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 131,201 miles

Front suspension arm bushes slight splitting

Fail 12 Jun 2019 131,201 miles

Boot lid component insecure latch jammed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front suspension arm bushes slight splitting

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 125,983 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 122,590 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2017 122,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,373 miles

plastic floor undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 109,373 miles

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

handbrake travel high

plastic floor undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,171 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 94,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 81,159 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,798 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 73,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,204 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,044 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,570 miles

slight play in both front lower suspension arms rear rubber mounts

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,448 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 50,448 miles

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

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

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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LM07 BNJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LM07 BNJ, 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 LM07 BNJ registered?

LM07 BNJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 2007.

Is LM07 BNJ safe to buy?

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