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LS56 KAO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,651 mi
Last recorded146,651 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 KAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 146,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 146,651 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 141,605 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 133,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 133,383 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 121,688 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Rear brake imbalance close to prescribed limit

Pass 16 Jan 2015 107,076 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,332 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wear in n/s wiper arm linkage

Fail 29 Dec 2012 68,193 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wear in n/s wiper arm linkage

Pass 28 Dec 2011 49,928 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,061 miles

front radiator carrier o/s been damaged andtop rad mounting cracked.

n/s rear tyreslight sidewall damage

Fail 18 Jan 2011 33,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front radiator carrier o/s been damaged andtop rad mounting cracked.

n/s rear tyreslight sidewall damage

Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,024 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s reverse light inop

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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LS56 KAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS56 KAO, 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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LS56 KAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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