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LM56 BZA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,671 mi
Last recorded129,671 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 BZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 129,671 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 129,671 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 122,572 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 117,567 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 108,836 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 108,836 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 100,345 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 100,345 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 92,894 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SOFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SOFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 86,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SOFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SOFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 20 Aug 2018 65,615 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,493 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 62,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,285 miles

rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,627 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,101 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 44,101 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 39,193 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 39,193 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,451 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,916 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,676 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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LM56 BZA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LM56 BZA, 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 LM56 BZA registered?

LM56 BZA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is LM56 BZA safe to buy?

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