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KC56 DLF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,074 mi
Last recorded135,074 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 DLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 135,074 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 129,328 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 119,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 108,346 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 98,618 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 90,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,774 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 86,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,659 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 70,753 miles

both front tyres inner edge slightly eorn

Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,496 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 63,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,580 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 57,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,354 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,415 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,432 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,887 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,512 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 22,011 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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KC56 DLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KC56 DLF, 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 KC56 DLF registered?

KC56 DLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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