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KV56 DOU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,609 mi
Last recorded82,609 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 DOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 82,609 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear service brakes are noisy

Pass 18 Jan 2025 81,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 81,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 80,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 80,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 80,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s.f and n.s.r tyres both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 78,804 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve clamp failed (clamp internal diameter 45mm) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s.f and n.s.r tyres both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,181 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 77,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,388 miles

parking lever has slight travel

Pass 5 Jan 2019 74,343 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,857 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 69,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,890 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 65,890 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,268 miles

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 62,268 miles

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,058 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

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

OSF tyre heavy wear at shoulders.

Small cuts/splits at inner sidewall of NSF tyre.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,418 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,484 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,458 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,675 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 17,943 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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KV56 DOU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KV56 DOU, 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 KV56 DOU registered?

KV56 DOU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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