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KT56 PVY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

180,752 mi
Last recorded180,752 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 180,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 180,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

eml light on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 161,631 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 146,014 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 140,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 126,894 miles

engine man. light on

Fail 13 Feb 2015 126,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine man. light on

Pass 28 Feb 2014 106,550 miles

engine management light stays on

offside headlamp braket broken, taped but secure

Fail 24 Feb 2014 106,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light stays on

offside headlamp braket broken, taped but secure

Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,133 miles

eml light on!!!!!!!

Fail 4 Feb 2013 86,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

eml light on!!!!!!!

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,475 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 66,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,093 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 43,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 28,181 miles

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

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

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 PVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 PVY, 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 PVY registered?

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

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