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KW56 NEJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,255 mi
Last recorded122,255 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 NEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2024 122,255 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 15 Aug 2023 107,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,449 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 86,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

lower covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside repeater lamp damaged

lower covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2019 79,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside repeater lamp damaged

lower covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,425 miles

Both front outer CV boots split around shaft

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside wing repeater damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Sep 2017 68,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Front Flexi pipe support netting broken

Nearside Rear tyre cracked within tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracked within tread

Fail 6 Sep 2016 61,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Front Flexi pipe support netting broken

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked within tread

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked within tread

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,862 miles

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

Fail 7 Sep 2015 56,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

nail in left rear tyre

rear tyre tread worn

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,808 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked.

Offside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Apr 2013 43,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,257 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,238 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 NEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NEJ, 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 NEJ registered?

KW56 NEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 February 2007.

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