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LM56 LNO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,483 mi
Last recorded80,483 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 80,483 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,345 miles

Central Front *Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorating*

Nearside Front *Headlamp (dip beam lamp) intermittent*

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Heavily cracked/perishing* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 72,991 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 68,065 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 61,296 miles

battery lamp on

underside corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 61,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

battery lamp on

underside corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 54,640 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,935 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,783 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 44,826 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,045 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,007 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 28,372 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,492 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,607 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 14,596 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 LNO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LNO, 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 LNO registered?

LM56 LNO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is LM56 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM56 LNO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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