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LM56 PFN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,773 mi
Last recorded100,773 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 100,773 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 100,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 100,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2024 97,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad sensor warning light is on

washer pipe split

Fail 5 Apr 2024 97,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad sensor warning light is on

washer pipe split

Pass 17 Mar 2023 94,332 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,775 miles

Handbrake travel getting high

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 91,775 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Handbrake travel getting high

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 91,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 91,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 90,428 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,659 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 88,658 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 85,781 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,801 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,029 miles

rear tyres worn low

Fail 13 Jan 2016 72,029 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres worn low

Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,037 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,715 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2013 55,202 miles

nearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes are split / has movement

Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door stiff to close

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,992 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,451 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 PFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PFN, 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 PFN registered?

LM56 PFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 February 2007.

Is LM56 PFN safe to buy?

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