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KW56 XJU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,160 mi
Last recorded115,160 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 XJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 115,160 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 93,799 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,378 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,405 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens missing

Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,769 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front windscreen has minor chip

Offside Rear lamp lense damaged but in working order

Fail 26 Jan 2019 70,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front windscreen has minor chip

Offside Rear lamp lense damaged but in working order

Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,007 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,483 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 58,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,390 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 41,736 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,401 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,645 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,506 miles

advise: both rear tyres perishing.

advise: o/s/f tyre bald on inner edges and perishing on outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,577 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 XJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

KW56 XJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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The MOT history for KW56 XJU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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