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KS56 XNK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,654 mi
Last recorded114,654 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 114,654 miles

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

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

Rear beam corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2026 114,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear beam corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2025 113,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 113,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 112,210 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 110,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 10 years ago (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 110,690 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 10 years ago (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 105,310 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Near and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,268 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside BALD on shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 92,174 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak jointing pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside BALD on shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering system slightly rough top mount sticking (2.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jun 2018 82,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald inner and out of shape 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed visable cords hole in bald area of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Steering system slightly rough top mount sticking (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated heavily deteriorated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,372 miles

Front Near and Offside tyres wearing heavily on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 75,372 miles

Front Near and Offside tyres wearing heavily on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside 21+19"floppy (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,246 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 68,245 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,719 miles

N/S/R tyre slight wear on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre wearing thin on edges.

Pass 21 May 2013 46,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,817 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 24,790 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 24,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,703 miles

rear bump stops perished

Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,859 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 XNK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XNK, 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 XNK registered?

KS56 XNK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 February 2007.

Is KS56 XNK safe to buy?

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