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LM56 DFC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,115 mi
Last recorded86,115 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 86,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,838 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,348 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 75,340 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,193 miles

both the rear tyres are perished

Fail 28 Sep 2022 72,191 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

both the rear tyres are perished

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,092 miles

nearside front tyre is badly perished

offside front tyre becoming perished

rear silencer is corroded and thin

Pass 29 Sep 2020 71,943 miles

both front tyres are slightly perished

exhaust front pipe flexy is in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,536 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,926 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 53,922 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

both the front tyres are on the minimum

engine oil level over filled

Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,816 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 29,442 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 25,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 20,501 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,665 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 12,645 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 DFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFC, 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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LM56 DFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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