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LM56 ETF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,515 mi
Last recorded75,515 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,872 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 64,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front needs tracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 57,870 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 57,870 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 51,363 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,644 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2019 35,831 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge but meets mot requirements

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge but meets mot requirements

Fail 8 Apr 2019 35,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge but meets mot requirements

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge but meets mot requirements

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,385 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,427 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 22,427 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 14,114 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 11,117 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 7,125 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 6,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 6,001 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 5,470 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 4,935 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 4,162 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 ETF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 ETF, 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 ETF registered?

LM56 ETF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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