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KP56 KKY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,675 mi
Last recorded92,675 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 KKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 92,675 miles

Front Both front tyres worn

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 92,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Both front tyres worn

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,656 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 79,656 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 73,650 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 73,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,122 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,089 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 49,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge of tread

Fail 2 May 2013 49,886 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,428 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,387 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,226 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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KP56 KKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KP56 KKY, 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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KP56 KKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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