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LM56 KFT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,228 mi
Last recorded141,228 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 KFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 141,228 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Limited reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 112,065 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,061 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 96,120 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 89,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 83,522 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,422 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 78,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,786 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,501 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some under side components

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,588 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,161 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2014 44,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,166 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,186 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,445 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 KFT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

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

Is LM56 KFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM56 KFT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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