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GD07 KXT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,683 mi
Last recorded150,683 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD07 KXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 150,683 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 151,012 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 151,012 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 142,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 142,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 141,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine temperature warning light illuminated

fuel flap damaged providing a non protruding sharp edge

Pass 7 Sep 2017 127,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 127,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

MIL on

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 102,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

MIL on

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,271 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 95,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

MIL light on

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,888 miles

engine light on

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2014 86,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,285 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,185 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,068 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 46,066 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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GD07 KXT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GD07 KXT, 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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GD07 KXT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 August 2007.

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