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AK07 KFE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

167,035 mi
Last recorded167,035 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 KFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 167,035 miles

offside number plate light not working

Fail 14 Jun 2022 166,990 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

offside number plate light not working

Pass 22 Jun 2021 150,852 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 22 Jun 2021 150,852 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 26 Jun 2020 141,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 141,865 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2019 137,796 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 137,796 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 124,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 124,476 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2017 109,640 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 109,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,926 miles

'INSP' message on

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 17 Dec 2016 92,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall - 185/60 R14 82H (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

'INSP' message on

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,462 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 65,625 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,130 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 56,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,067 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,470 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 23,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,558 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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AK07 KFE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AK07 KFE, 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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AK07 KFE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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