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KW56 HNF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,407 mi
Last recorded150,407 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 HNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 150,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 145,840 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both shock absorbers covers insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2024 140,272 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 133,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 133,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 128,287 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 122,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 112,822 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 105,483 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 105,483 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn heavily on edges

NSF tyre outer sidewall damage

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 99,612 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,978 miles

both rear tyres perishing /splitting

Fail 26 Jan 2016 93,978 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing /splitting

Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,183 miles

sidewall damage n/side front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,702 miles

sidewall damage n/side front

Fail 28 Jan 2014 74,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sidewall damage n/side front

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,205 miles

n/side front tyre getting near limit 3mm

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight handbrake travel

slight wear to front discs

Pass 7 Feb 2011 42,141 miles

front discs worn

slight handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,802 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 HNF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KW56 HNF, 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 KW56 HNF registered?

KW56 HNF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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