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LM56 HPV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,153 mi
Last recorded111,153 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 HPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 111,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 111,138 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 103,195 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexipipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 103,195 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexipipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 103,000 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexipipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,681 miles

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

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

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

nsr wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 12 Jan 2018 95,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 12 Jan 2017 90,285 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 79,550 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,958 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 68,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 59,581 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 59,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,668 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,969 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 38,960 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,693 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 HPV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HPV, 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 HPV registered?

LM56 HPV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 January 2007.

Is LM56 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM56 HPV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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