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LM07 ZZN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,101 mi
Last recorded120,101 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 ZZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,101 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 120,100 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 111,853 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 111,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 110,964 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure headlamp panel screw loose. (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED. (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance to nearside rear 34%. (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise engine management light displayed.

advise front brake discs scored.

advise nearside mirror glass insecure.

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

sat nav holder bracket removed from offside swept area prior to test.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 104,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 84,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jul 2015 84,516 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 73,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 67,623 miles

offside front tyre slight worn inner edge

presenter adviced

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,720 miles

both front lower wish bone inner bushes worn to limit

both front tyres side wall damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake warning is on indicating a fault in the system

Fail 5 Aug 2011 54,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake warning is on indicating a fault in the system

Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,184 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 ZZN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LM07 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

LM07 ZZN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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