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AF07 KVB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,926 mi
Last recorded107,926 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 KVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 107,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear lamp has condensation

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2023 104,960 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp has condensation

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

oil leak

suspension components are corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 104,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp has condensation

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

oil leak

suspension components are corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2022 102,003 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,960 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 99,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,387 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 97,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,659 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 93,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,170 miles

front screen washer pipe split

Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,634 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 88,632 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective suspension arm securing bolt loose (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,365 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 85,365 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,749 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,547 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,505 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,683 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,626 miles

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

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

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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AF07 KVB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF07 KVB, 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 AF07 KVB registered?

AF07 KVB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is AF07 KVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 KVB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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