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BN07 KTU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,731 mi
Last recorded118,731 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 KTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 118,731 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 117,588 miles

Both front link bar boots starting to split

Front number plate worn

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 115,070 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres just starting to get low on tread

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 112,721 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,646 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,696 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,022 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,825 miles

offside front cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2018 94,994 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,217 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,147 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 69,814 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,991 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,488 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,933 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 41,933 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 323,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,810 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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BN07 KTU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BN07 KTU, 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 BN07 KTU registered?

BN07 KTU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is BN07 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 KTU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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