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KW56 ORY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,362 mi
Last recorded125,362 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 May 2023 125,362 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 122,660 miles

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear wiper arm/blade missing

Reverse light not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all [tyres measured at 3mm] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Feb 2022 122,660 miles

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

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear wiper arm/blade missing

Reverse light not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all [tyres measured at 3mm] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 118,875 miles

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

Rear wiper arm faulty

Revers lights not working

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Feb 2021 118,875 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washers spraying out of n/s bonnet hinge [pipe split] (3.5 (a))

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

Rear wiper arm faulty

Revers lights not working

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2020 115,853 miles

Brake pad wearing light on [wiring broken on n/s/f ] pads ok

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Feb 2020 115,853 miles

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

Brake pad wearing light on [wiring broken on n/s/f ] pads ok

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Reverse light not working

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,763 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

brake pad wearing light on [pads ok]

Fail 5 Feb 2019 107,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

brake pad wearing light on [pads ok]

Pass 12 Feb 2018 96,772 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,270 miles

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

oil leak for drive shaft seals

Fail 15 Feb 2016 78,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

oil leak for drive shaft seals

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,939 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 69,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,866 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both rear brakes bind slightly

nearside front tyre has small cut to cords

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2014 58,866 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front wipers starting to smear

both rear brakes bind slightly

nearside front tyre has small cut to cords

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,425 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 48,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,166 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,686 miles

advise o/s door mirror indicator lens broken

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 ORY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ORY, 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 ORY registered?

KW56 ORY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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