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C8 KCY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,167 mi
Last recorded140,167 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 KCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 140,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 126,498 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 123,372 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 123,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Nov 2021 117,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 109,722 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 98,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,395 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,809 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear.

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake very low reading. strong advise needs looking at. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (7.1.2)

mil and tpm warning lights on.

outer sill covers and inner arch covers fitted.

Fail 21 Jan 2017 72,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear.

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake very low reading. strong advise needs looking at. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (7.1.2)

mil and tpm warning lights on.

outer sill covers and inner arch covers fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,628 miles

Engine warning light on

NS head lamp beam pattern poor

NSF ABS loom incorrectly routed

Cat heat shield insecure

NSF lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition

OSF ABS loom incorrectly routed

OSF lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition

Window tints fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 67,628 miles

Cat heat shield insecure

Engine warning light on

NS head lamp beam pattern poor

NSF ABS loom incorrectly routed

NSF lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OSF ABS loom incorrectly routed

OSF lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition

Window tints fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,381 miles

Both N/S/F & O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes in slightly poor condition

N/S/F & O/S/F ABS looms poorly routed / secured

N/S/R tyre worn to limit of 1.6 mm on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,497 miles

Both front ABS looms poorly routed & secured

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

Both rear suspension bump stops in slightly poor condition

Uneven wear to N/S/R tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2014 60,497 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front ABS looms poorly routed & secured

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

Both rear suspension bump stops in slightly poor condition

Uneven wear to N/S/R tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,130 miles

Both front ABS looms poorly secured to struts

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

O/S/F tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Rear bump stops in poor condition

Suspension appears lower than standard

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,281 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes in slightly poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2012 52,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes in slightly poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,840 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,632 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 32,630 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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C8 KCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C8 KCY, 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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C8 KCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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