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KT56 OBV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,317 mi
Last recorded93,317 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT56 OBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 93,317 miles

Front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate.

Front washer jets weak but sufficient.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2025 93,300 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate.

Front washer jets weak but sufficient.

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised. (5.2.3 (e))

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

general under body corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2024 89,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

windscreen washer pipe slip still supplying fluid to screen

Fail 25 Oct 2024 89,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

windscreen washer pipe slip still supplying fluid to screen

Pass 14 Oct 2023 83,619 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust to all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 83,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust to all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,606 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,942 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 61,942 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 58,089 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,257 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 52,257 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 47,122 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 47,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2017 47,047 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 46,142 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2016 46,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 44,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 44,382 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 41,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2013 37,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 31,206 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 26,501 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,380 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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KT56 OBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KT56 OBV, 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 KT56 OBV registered?

KT56 OBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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