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KW56 NFG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,633 mi
Last recorded104,633 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 NFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 104,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill surface corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2025 104,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2024 92,990 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 92,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded ATTENTION REQUIRED IN NEAR FUTURE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,492 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 75,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excess deterioration rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,572 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,353 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 61,230 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,584 miles

Nearside Rear tyre INNER EDGE WORN LOW

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

Offside Rear tyre INNER EDGE WORN LOW

Fail 19 Jan 2019 58,520 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre INNER EDGE WORN LOW

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

Offside Rear tyre INNER EDGE WORN LOW

Pass 5 Jan 2018 55,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn low

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,762 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 51,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks /185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre cracks side walls /tread

Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,982 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,920 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 31,015 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,015 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 19,992 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 NFG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NFG, 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 NFG registered?

KW56 NFG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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