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HD07 KBO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,585 mi
Last recorded76,585 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD07 KBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 76,585 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 75,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 72,559 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lights. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted front and down both sides.

Pass 9 May 2023 70,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 65,680 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 65,680 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 65,550 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 65,550 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,443 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 63,207 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 63,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 59,225 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,099 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 55,099 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,660 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 37,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

e.m.l.on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,830 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,672 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 28,716 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

rear washers not working

Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,137 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 17,148 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge. o/s/f tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge.

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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HD07 KBO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HD07 KBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD07 KBO registered?

HD07 KBO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 July 2007.

Is HD07 KBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD07 KBO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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