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HK07 KUF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,872 mi
Last recorded137,872 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 KUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 137,872 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 137,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 137,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Washer fluid low pressure - leak

Pass 7 Feb 2025 126,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread shattered (0.1 (b))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Feb 2025 126,290 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread shattered (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 119,221 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp on

Pass 24 Feb 2023 113,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 101,944 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 101,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 98,395 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. + park brake travel (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 93,880 miles

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 93,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 84,796 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 74,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2014 41,898 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 29,017 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 May 2013 29,017 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,311 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,639 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,859 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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HK07 KUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc 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 HK07 KUF, 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 HK07 KUF registered?

HK07 KUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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