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LM56 ETZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,061 mi
Last recorded44,061 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 ETZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 44,061 miles

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

sill panels damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2026 44,061 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

sill panels damaged

Pass 28 May 2025 39,428 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 39,428 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 34,301 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 34,300 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure wishbone bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 31,637 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 31,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification wishbone bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 27,880 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

nearside front steering track rod end boot damage.

Pass 1 Jun 2021 24,414 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 24,301 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 23,896 miles

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))

o/s and n/s front tyres perishing and cracking in walls

Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,903 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 22,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 21,277 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 19,557 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 18,059 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 16,622 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2013 14,753 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 12,245 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 10,256 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 8,486 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 ETZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ETZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM56 ETZ registered?

LM56 ETZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is LM56 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM56 ETZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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