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CP56 KGZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,895 mi
Last recorded101,895 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 KGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 101,895 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear dampness at brake back plate

slight coolant leak

Fail 10 Aug 2023 101,895 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear dampness at brake back plate

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight coolant leak

Pass 14 Sep 2022 99,680 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2022 99,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 99,298 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 99,298 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 97,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter seeping grease.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust pipe badly corroded.

Fail 13 Nov 2019 97,408 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle or outside. (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter seeping grease.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust pipe badly corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,392 miles

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mountings under bonnet are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has corrosion by drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres have cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet is corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2018 94,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing too much white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing too much white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mountings under bonnet are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror loose but not likely to fall off (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has corrosion by drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres have cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side repeater lenses slightly damaged and have product but not affecting light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

bonnet is corroding

oil level low

Pass 6 Oct 2017 89,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split but not letting dirt in (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight corrosion on top shock mount holding plate under bonnett

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion by sill next to drivers door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wing mirror loose but not likely to fall off

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,027 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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 5 Mar 2015 74,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 74,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,727 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint slightly deteriorated

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 7 Jan 2012 47,726 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,896 miles

n/s front outer driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2011 36,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light on

n/s front outer driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,907 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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CP56 KGZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP56 KGZ, 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.

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What year was CP56 KGZ registered?

CP56 KGZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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