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A7 KYP

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,948 mi
Last recorded64,948 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 64,948 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2026 64,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 64,290 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 64,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 63,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,232 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 60,558 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 58,451 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,267 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 54,056 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 45,735 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,089 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,550 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 38,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 35,725 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,725 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 31,471 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 31,471 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 27,490 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 27,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,034 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,504 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,301 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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A7 KYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 64,122 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 A7 KYP, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A7 KYP registered?

A7 KYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is A7 KYP safe to buy?

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