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KM56 FYO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,089 mi
Last recorded91,089 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 FYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 91,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 84,106 miles

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 77,985 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 77,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,498 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,320 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 72,320 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 65,526 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 65,467 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 57,354 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 57,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,058 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,309 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 Feb 2014 41,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,043 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 28,089 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)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 28,089 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,305 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 24,292 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,067 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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KM56 FYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KM56 FYO, 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 KM56 FYO registered?

KM56 FYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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