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LM56 LOD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,151 mi
Last recorded15,151 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 LOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 15,151 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 15,140 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 13,076 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 1,607 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 1,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 1,525 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 1,444 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 LOD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LOD, 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 LOD registered?

LM56 LOD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 February 2007.

Is LM56 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM56 LOD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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