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DN56 KBX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,274 mi
Last recorded65,274 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 KBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 65,274 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 65,273 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake cable knotted Park brake NS and OS (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2025 62,531 miles

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

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

Park brake lever high

Fail 3 Mar 2025 62,529 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Park brake lever high

Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,147 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread braking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,127 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 58,881 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 58,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,922 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess O/S/R & N/S/R outer case corroded (park brake cables) (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 56,926 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess O/S/R & N/S/R outer case corroded (park brake cables) (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake pads approx. 70% worn

rear axle beam slightly corroded

reversing lamp inop

Pass 6 Dec 2018 54,754 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/F & N/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 54,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/F & N/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 54,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 54,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nerarside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,027 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 May 2014 41,202 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 May 2014 41,201 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,823 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 37,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,279 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,801 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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DN56 KBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DN56 KBX, 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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DN56 KBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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