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GR56 KVV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,932 mi
Last recorded104,932 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 KVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 104,932 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,442 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 98,440 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 93,158 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,612 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 89,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid main hose split (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 83,637 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 83,637 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 77,593 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 73,670 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 73,670 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 57,652 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 57,652 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 48,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot struts weak

both rear tyres are 8 years old & pearishing

reverse lights inop

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,023 miles

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)

boot struts weak

both rear tyres are 8 years old & pearishing

reverse lights inop

Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,188 miles

front wipers niosey

revers lights not working

Pass 23 Jan 2012
Fail 23 Jan 2012 33,452 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,419 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 28,419 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,799 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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GR56 KVV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GR56 KVV, 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 GR56 KVV registered?

GR56 KVV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 February 2007.

Is GR56 KVV safe to buy?

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