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DA07 KEJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,591 mi
Last recorded149,591 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 KEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 149,591 miles

Lower undertrays fitted some components not visible

Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 143,556 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 141,849 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 140,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 138,543 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 135,205 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 128,542 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 128,542 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 124,168 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are bald on inside edges

offside front side light dim

Fail 9 May 2017 124,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside and nearside front tyres are bald on inside edges

offside front side light dim

Pass 10 May 2016 113,658 miles

Front screen is chipped

Offside rear bottom side light not working

Under tray is fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 113,658 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear shocker bump stops are split

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

Front screen is chipped

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tyre is starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear bottom side light not working

One high level brake light LED not working

Under tray is fitted

Fail 5 May 2015 100,665 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear bump stop cover dropped down.

one light out in high level brake light

one nearside rear side light not working.

Pass 5 May 2015 100,665 miles

nearside rear bump stop cover dropped down.

one light out in high level brake light

one nearside rear side light not working.

Pass 1 May 2014 86,425 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 72,062 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 72,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

removed stuff from boot to check in spare tyre.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,047 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 49,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise 1 bulb in high level brake light not working

Pass 11 May 2010 37,740 miles

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing.

offside front tyre worn on inside of tread down to 1mm.

Fail 11 May 2010 37,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing.

offside front tyre worn on inside of tread down to 1mm.

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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DA07 KEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA07 KEJ, 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 DA07 KEJ registered?

DA07 KEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 June 2007.

Is DA07 KEJ safe to buy?

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