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LM56 EHT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,308 mi
Last recorded67,308 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 67,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 58,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 58,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 52,303 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 52,303 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 45,490 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 6 Dec 2021 39,119 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 39,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 35,165 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 34,409 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 32,892 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 31,128 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 29,410 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,533 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 27,533 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,382 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 23,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres low

Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,806 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 17,404 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,679 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 10,897 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 EHT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EHT, 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 EHT registered?

LM56 EHT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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