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KR56 AKK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,873 mi
Last recorded76,873 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 AKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 76,873 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 76,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 185/60/14/82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,132 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 75,132 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,715 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 73,715 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 71,869 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,369 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 59,836 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 40,488 miles

Front permently on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,209 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished between treads.

Fail 1 Mar 2018 22,208 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

offside front tyre slightly perished between treads.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,711 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,673 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,538 miles

Slight scoring front disks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 17,965 miles

Undercover sills fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2013 15,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,908 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 13,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 12,015 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 9,540 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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KR56 AKK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KR56 AKK, 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 KR56 AKK registered?

KR56 AKK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is KR56 AKK safe to buy?

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