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KS56 XMY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,572 mi
Last recorded126,572 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 XMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 126,572 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 119,019 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From fluid reservoir to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 108,079 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2024 108,046 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 103,964 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi perished

Pass 6 Aug 2021 99,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 99,696 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 95,821 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 95,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,321 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 79,521 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 79,521 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 75,592 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 62,262 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 53,534 miles

slight corrosion on tyhe rear coil springs

Pass 16 May 2013 45,763 miles

Advise corrosion on the lower part of the offside rear coil spring

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn very close to the legal limit and worn on the outer edge - strongly advise replacement

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge - strongly advise replacement

Fail 9 May 2013 45,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise corrosion on the lower part of the offside rear coil spring

Nearside front suspension arm bush cracking

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn very close to the legal limit and worn on the outer edge - strongly advise replacement

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge - strongly advise replacement

Pass 9 May 2012 37,933 miles

front wipers poor clearence

Pass 19 May 2011 30,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,229 miles

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

offside front tyre worn/bald inner edge 3mm testable area

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 XMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 XMY, 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 XMY registered?

KS56 XMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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