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KS56 CVH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,213 mi
Last recorded70,213 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 CVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 70,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Pipes Covered In Under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 70,211 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Pipes Covered In Under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 68,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 65,609 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

o/s c/v boot deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2022 61,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lower effort on n/s/r (1.2.1 (c))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,916 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 55,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant over heating light flashing

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 54,216 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 44,118 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 44,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 31,889 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 17,165 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 16,278 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 16,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 15,130 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 14,147 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 12,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 12,581 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 11,898 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 10,604 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 8,457 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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KS56 CVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KS56 CVH, 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 KS56 CVH registered?

KS56 CVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 February 2007.

Is KS56 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 CVH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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