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KD56 UTX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,216 mi
Last recorded112,216 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 UTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 112,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 105,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,770 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 91,237 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 89,308 miles

n/s outer cv boot cracking up

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres cracking up both rear tyres cracking up quite bad;y

Fail 28 Feb 2022 89,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres cracking up both rear tyres cracking up quite bad;y

n/s outer cv boot cracking up

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,303 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cap seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 86,653 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cap seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,404 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,741 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 80,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 62,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,053 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,415 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,250 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,961 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 26,886 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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KD56 UTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KD56 UTX, 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 KD56 UTX registered?

KD56 UTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 January 2007.

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