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ET07 KNC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,629 mi
Last recorded51,629 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 KNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 51,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 51,620 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,953 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve clamp corroded through. Strong Advise.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, perished and cracking. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth and close to cords on inner edge, perished and splitting in treads. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 45,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear-most bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre sleeve clamp corroded through. Strong Advise.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, perished and cracking. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth and close to cords on inner edge, perished and splitting in treads. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 40,128 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,638 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 37,367 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 21 Jul 2021 37,367 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,879 miles

Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 36,879 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

coolent light was flashing

Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,506 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have slight perishing on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 36,147 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 36,147 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both sides rear tyres tearing/perished

nearside indicator tell tale flashing at an increased rate

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre ageing

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,420 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 30,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 26,955 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 26,955 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 23,894 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,622 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,834 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes weak

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Aug 2010 12,735 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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ET07 KNC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ET07 KNC, 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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ET07 KNC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 August 2007.

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