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KS56 WVY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,961 mi
Last recorded129,961 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 WVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 129,961 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorating & patterns weak

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Both front track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Engine malfunction light on

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2022 129,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front headlamps deteriorating & patterns weak

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Both front track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Engine malfunction light on

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2021 127,909 miles

Boot struts are poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake could do with adjustment

Pass 13 Mar 2020 126,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union fitting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has slightly long travel

mil light on

Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,186 miles

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 7 Mar 2019 123,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque polished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2018 116,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 116,503 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 106,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 106,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,788 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear seat belt cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,275 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wear in steering rack offside

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,691 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on sidewall + in the tread

Fail 6 Mar 2012 52,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on sidewall + in the tread

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,052 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 37,361 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 WVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KS56 WVY, 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 KS56 WVY registered?

KS56 WVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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The MOT history for KS56 WVY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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