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KR56 PDK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,707 mi
Last recorded106,707 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 PDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 106,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 103,368 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 98,452 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters poor

Fail 27 Nov 2023 98,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters poor

Pass 28 Nov 2022 95,571 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 92,695 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 92,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 91,231 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 88,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,280 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 83,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,070 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,458 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 68,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,602 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 41,300 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,533 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,381 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 19,808 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 17,062 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 13,115 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 PDK 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 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

KR56 PDK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is KR56 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR56 PDK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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