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FY07 KAU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,249 mi
Last recorded164,249 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 KAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 164,249 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 164,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Chassis and suspension components corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 158,809 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 158,803 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 154,398 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 154,398 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 149,843 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 149,843 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 142,153 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,036 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear not showing full amber (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust not fully supported and has minor leak

recommended to customer to rectify advisory items

Pass 19 Apr 2017 124,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 124,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 113,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,547 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,677 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 90,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 81,069 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,069 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 61,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,511 miles

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

wipers smearing

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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FY07 KAU 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 63.6%.

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 FY07 KAU, 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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FY07 KAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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