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KT56 PVU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,278 mi
Last recorded119,278 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT56 PVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,278 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 119,263 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 112,746 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2019 112,738 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2018 108,108 miles

windscreen is cracked but not in line of view

Fail 26 Jan 2018 108,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside Upper wind screen damaged not effecting drivers view

Offside Front Outer slight cut on tyre wall

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 1 Feb 2017 103,359 miles

Rear wheels slight bind

Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,677 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 87,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 76,637 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 16 Mar 2013 67,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,204 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,388 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 PVU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KT56 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

KT56 PVU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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