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LM07 FOP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,514 mi
Last recorded56,514 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 FOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 56,514 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 56,514 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 53,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 49,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 41,408 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 41,301 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 35,667 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 35,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 5 May 2021 32,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread in centre smooth on inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm in centre smooth on inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 26,543 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 22,518 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 22,518 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 17,099 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 17,099 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 16,730 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 28 Jun 2017 16,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 28 Jun 2016 16,434 miles

Front Wipers dont clean the windscreen properly.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,172 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 13,775 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 12,281 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 11,578 miles

Both front brake discs lightly pitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,578 miles

Both front brake discs lightly pitted.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,297 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 7,290 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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LM07 FOP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FOP, 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 FOP registered?

LM07 FOP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is LM07 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM07 FOP shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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