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KS56 WWC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,582 mi
Last recorded119,582 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 WWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 119,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 119,582 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 114,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 114,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 108,220 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 100,236 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 100,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,028 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 95,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 90,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,716 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,667 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,853 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 56,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-60-14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-60-14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,354 miles

Front Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Slighty Worn Will Require Replacment.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,457 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,632 miles

Please Note : Both front suspension arms, Rear rubber bushes will soon require replacment.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,478 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,627 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,785 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,158 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 WWC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WWC, 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 WWC registered?

KS56 WWC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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