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LM56 FFB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,849 mi
Last recorded113,849 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 113,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 113,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 109,788 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 109,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 109,355 miles

Both rear tyres worn and perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn and perished

Nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside front tyre inner edge worn and perished

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 109,218 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres worn and perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn and perished

Nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside front tyre inner edge worn and perished

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,866 miles

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

both front lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to perish and split

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

rear axle front bushes perishing

rear exhaust corroding and heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,647 miles

Front CV Joints noisey on lock

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 22 Jan 2020 87,647 miles

Front CV Joints noisey on lock

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear axel beam corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 84,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint. recommend replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear axel beam corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 79,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe flexi joint leaking (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,225 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 63,225 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,841 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 47,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,630 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 34,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

NEArside door mirror cracked..

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,849 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 15,665 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 FFB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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