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KO56 LZW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,225 mi
Last recorded104,225 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 LZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 104,225 miles

slight play in offside front steering side rod

Fail 10 Jan 2019 104,173 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play in offside front steering side rod

Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,981 miles

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Fail 16 Jan 2018 102,981 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 14 Jan 2017 101,226 miles

exhaust poor & slight blow on flex

Pass 14 Jan 2016 98,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 96,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,862 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,678 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 81,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,797 miles

nsf wheel rim damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2011 68,797 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,151 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 43,511 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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KO56 LZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KO56 LZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO56 LZW registered?

KO56 LZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is KO56 LZW safe to buy?

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