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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides & osr (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear rear suspension components corroded
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides & osr (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (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))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to both rear coil springs in lower sections
Deterioration/perishing to both front flexible brake hoses at centre mounting point on strut assembly
Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken/adrift
Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity gaiter misting of grease but not likely to cause ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not likely to cause ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to 2mm on inner pattern
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush badly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Emissions not tested Due to above major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front manifold to downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside 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))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Also water ingress in lamp cluster (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Corrosion to both rear coil springs in lower sections
Deterioration/perishing to both front flexible brake hoses at centre mounting point on strut assembly
Minor exhaust leak from downpipe to intermediate sealing joint & intermediate to rear silencer sealing joint combined leaks may lead to emission issue.
Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken/adrift
Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity gaiter misting of grease but not likely to cause ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not likely to cause ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to 2mm on inner pattern
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush badly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
Nearside Front Brake pad warning sensor wire broken
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough in rotation just deemed passable upon inspection
Nearside side repeater (in mirror) lens cover missing but operating ok
Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush badly deteriorated but just deemed passable in relation to play/movement
Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner & outer sidewalls
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
Front screen washer fluid leak from nearside under bonnet but still proving sufficient screen clearance
Minor exhaust leak from front front pipe section-not affecting emissions
Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough in rotation just deemed passable upon inspection
Nearside side repeater lens cover in mirror missing but operating ok.
Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush badly deteriorating but just passable in relation to play/movement
Offside Front direction indicator emitting satisfactory coloured light
Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner & outer sidewalls
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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KT56 PVP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 PVP, 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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KT56 PVP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 February 2007.
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