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KW56 BXN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,928 mi
Last recorded47,928 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 BXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,928 miles

n/s front cv boot cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2017 47,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front cv boot cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,445 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 42,445 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)

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,491 miles

n/s and o/s front wishbone back bush making noise and slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,300 miles

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar covers cracking

Fail 24 Feb 2014 32,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar covers cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,122 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 28,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,849 miles

n/s rear damper slight leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 23,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear damper slight leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,495 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 15,321 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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KW56 BXN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KW56 BXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW56 BXN registered?

KW56 BXN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is KW56 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW56 BXN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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