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KH56 GVF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,610 mi
Last recorded203,610 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH56 GVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 203,610 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 203,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 199,990 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 199,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 193,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 185,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 178,276 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 178,276 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 169,850 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 160,559 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 160,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 160,501 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges nearly to cords

Pass 6 Jan 2015 148,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 148,672 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 139,833 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 134,671 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 122,180 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 121,431 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 98,179 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,981 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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KH56 GVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KH56 GVF, 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 KH56 GVF registered?

KH56 GVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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