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FV07 KSY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,589 mi
Last recorded43,589 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 KSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 43,589 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 43,589 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 42,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 42,015 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear most bolts looses (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear most bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 40,771 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 39,384 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 38,057 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,001 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 37,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 35,784 miles

off side side repeater poor condition

very slight play in off side front hub ?

Pass 30 Nov 2018 34,861 miles

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Fail 30 Nov 2018 34,861 miles

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

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Pass 13 Nov 2017 33,365 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 30,336 miles

F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-R BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 28,142 miles

both front rear suspension bushes worn

front brake pads getting low

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2015 28,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front rear suspension bushes worn

front brake pads getting low

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2013 14,265 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 14,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 2,837 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 1,981 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 1,476 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 1,276 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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FV07 KSY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FV07 KSY, 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 FV07 KSY registered?

FV07 KSY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2007.

Is FV07 KSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 KSY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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