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FN07 KKU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,190 mi
Last recorded80,190 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 KKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 80,190 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 80,190 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 75,241 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 75,229 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 72,834 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,428 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 64,428 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,036 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

rear beam corroded

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,679 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

plastic under trays fitted

rear beam corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 49,679 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

plastic under trays fitted

rear beam corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 40,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 30,471 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 22,258 miles

item removed from view

Pass 8 Sep 2014 13,744 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 13,071 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 11,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 6,379 miles

slight surface spots on exhaust back box.

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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FN07 KKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN07 KKU, 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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FN07 KKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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