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LM56 EPC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,179 mi
Last recorded42,179 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,179 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 29,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,787 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 25,787 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,183 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 25,110 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 25,110 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 25,021 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 24,885 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2015 24,782 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre worn on outer sidewall (rubber cracking)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 24,709 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 24,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,565 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 24,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,473 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 24,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,039 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 24,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EPC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EPC, 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 EPC registered?

LM56 EPC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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The MOT history for LM56 EPC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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